Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron Appointed Foreign Secretary

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has made a surprise return to politics after he was appointed Foreign Secretary in a cabinet reshuffle of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Cameron, who was Britain’s leader from 2010 to 2016, replaces James Cleverly. He will be made a life peer in the House of Lords, Britain’s upper chamber of parliament, meaning that he can sit in government.

The Rt Hon @David_Cameron has been appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs @FCDOGovUK pic.twitter.com/r9fL9dIgzs

— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) November 13, 2023

The Prime Minister has asked me to serve as his Foreign Secretary and I have gladly accepted.

We are facing a daunting set 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…

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) November 13, 2023

Meanwhile, James Cleverly was appointed as Home Secretary, replacing Suella Braverman.

The Rt Hon @JamesCleverly MP has been appointed Secretary of State for the Home Department @ukhomeoffice pic.twitter.com/5evoQrZE5k

— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) November 13, 2023

It is an honour to be appointed as Home Secretary.

The goal is clear.

My job is to keep people in this country safe.

— James Cleverly🇬🇧 (@JamesCleverly) November 13, 2023

The changes are part of Prime Minister Sunak’s first major reshuffle of his top ministers since becoming the country’s leader in October last year.