In a significant shakeup within the British government, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed James Cleverly, the former foreign minister, as the new interior minister, replacing Suella Braverman, who was dismissed earlier today.
According to an official notification from the PM Office, "The Rt Hon James Cleverly has been appointed Secretary of State for the Home Department."
Sunak has also chosen former Prime Minister David Cameron to serve as the next Foreign Secretary. The Telegraph had previously reported Cameron's potential return to the political forefront after his 2016 resignation following the failure to keep Britain in the European Union.
"The Rt Hon David Cameron has been appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs," stated the official notification from the PM Office.
Cameron's unexpected return to British politics follows seven years dedicated to writing memoirs and involvement in business, including his association with Greensill Capital, a finance firm that eventually collapsed.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Cameron expressed, "The Prime Minister has asked me to serve as his Foreign Secretary, and I have gladly accepted." He emphasized the importance of addressing international challenges such as the war in Ukraine and the Middle East crisis.
Meanwhile, Sunak's office confirmed that Jeremy Hunt would continue as the finance minister, as the British leader made adjustments to his ministerial team. Sunak had been anticipated to make broader changes, bringing in allies and removing ministers who, according to Downing Street, did not meet performance expectations in their respective departments.
The series of political developments unfolded when Suella Braverman was ousted from the government due to comments she made about the police's handling of a pro-Palestinian march. Last week, Braverman defied Sunak by publishing an article criticizing the police's actions during a Saturday march, a stance that critics argued heightened tensions and fueled right-wing protests in London, prompting Sunak to take decisive action.
