Former British Prime Minister David Cameron unexpectedly returned to the government today, as current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appointed him Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Cameron came to the position of Foreign Minister in place of James Cleverley, who was appointed Home Secretary.
This was preceded by the dismissal of former Interior Minister Suela Braverman, who sparked anger over accusations that the police were too soft on pro-Palestinian protesters.
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The government states that Braverman resigned due to a cabinet reshuffle.
Pressure due to the right-wing minister
Sunak has been under increasing pressure to remove Braverman, a polarizing minister who is popular with the authoritarian wing of the ruling Conservative Party.
In a highly unusual attack on the police last Sunday, Braverman said London's police force ignores when the law is broken by "pro-Palestinian mobs".
She accused protesters calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip of "hatred".
On Saturday, far-right protesters clashed with police in London. Critics have accused Braverman of fueling tensions.
Braverman has courted controversy before, taking a hard line on immigration and regularly commenting on the so-called culture wars, which are seen as dividing the electorate.
Shortly after being appointed to the post, she said that sending asylum seekers to Rwanda was her "dream" and "obsession".
Her position became less tenable after she wrote an explosive newspaper article last Sunday, apparently without Sunak's approval, accusing the police of being biased against leftists.
Sunak's cabinet reshuffle comes at a time when the Conservative Party is trailing opposition Labor by double digits in the polls and is tipped to lose next year's election.
Cameron: We face a daunting array of international challenges
As reported by Reuters, Cameron, after Sunak appointed him as foreign minister, said that the prime minister asked him to be his foreign minister and that he accepted with pleasure.
"We face a daunting array of international challenges, including the war in Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East. At this time of profound global change, it has rarely been more important for this country to stand with our allies, strengthen our partnerships and ensure our voices are heard. "Although I have been away from the political front line for the past seven years, I hope that my experience - as Conservative leader for eleven years and Prime Minister for six - will help me to help the Prime Minister meet these vital challenges," Cameron said.
He added that Britain is a truly international country.
"Our people live around the world and our businesses trade in every corner of the world. Working to ensure stability and security on the global stage is both essential and directly in our national interest. International security is vital to our domestic security. Although I may not have agreed with some individual decisions, it is clear to me that Rishi Sunak is a strong and capable Prime Minister, showing exemplary leadership at a difficult time. I want to help him ensure security and prosperity for our country. I need to be part of the strongest possible team serving the United Kingdom and which can be presented to the country when the general election is held," Cameron said.
He said that he believes in public service.
"This is what first motivated me to get involved in politics in the 1980s, to work in the government in the 2000s, to become an MP in the XNUMXs and set myself up as a party leader and prime minister. The British Foreign Office, our diplomatic service, our intelligence services and our aid and development capabilities are some of the best assets of their kind anywhere in the world. I know from my time in office that they have brilliant, patriotic and hard-working people. They have been well led by James Cleverley, with whom I look forward to will serve in his vital new role. We will be honored to serve our country alongside our dedicated FCDO personnel and provide the continued leadership and support they deserve," Cameron said.
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