Replacing Sajid Javid, new Home Secretary Priti Patel, the daughter of Indian immigrants, is a staunch pro-Brexit advocate who has outlined a hardline immigration policy under Boris Johnson’s leadership.

Daily Mail The new Home Secretary said the UK would introduce an Australian-style points based system as she hit the stage at the Conservative Party conference.

It came after she used the event to announce a multi-million pound plan designed to make the Tories the party of law and order again. Ms Patel, who previously said she wanted felons to ‘feel terror’, said she would build on plans to put 20,000 more police on the beat to tackle fears of a violent crime epidemic in Britain’s cities that has seen the party come under political attacks.

‘As we renew our place as the party of law and order in Britain, let the message go out from this hall today: To the British people – we hear you,’ she said.

‘To the police service: We back you. ‘And to the criminals, I simply say this: We are coming after you.’

She unveiled a £10 million ring-fenced fund to equip up to 60 per cent of police officers with Tasers. She also announced a £20 million investment to aid in identifying and dismantling county lines drugs gangs which exploit children and other vulnerable people.

In a blunt, no nonsense speech in Manchester Ms Patel said: ‘As Home Secretary at this defining moment in our country’s history, I have a particular responsibility when it comes to taking back control.

‘It is to end the free movement of people once and for all.’ ‘Instead we will introduce an Australian style points-based immigration system.

‘One that works in the best interests of Britain. One that attracts and welcomes the brightest and the best. ‘One that supports brilliant scientists, the finest academics and leading people in their fields. And one that is under the control of the British Government.’

The Australian immigration system has been designed to allow people into the country who the government believes will contribute to the economy and fill skills shortages. Skilled worker visas are available to people if they score enough points across a number of categories in a points-based assessment.