By Tony O’Reilly-
James Cleverly has vowed to protect the British people as he was appointed as the new home secretary, succeeding Suella Braverman, who was asked to leave the government on Monday morning.
Braverman’s dismissal follows a controversial article in The Times accusing the Metropolitan Police of bias in handling protests, adding to a series of past controversies during her tenure.
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Cleverly’s Appointment and David Cameron’s Return
Former foreign secretary James Cleverly has stepped into the role of home secretary, highlighting the depth of the changes initiated by Sunak.
Concurrently, former Prime Minister David Cameron makes a surprising return to government, taking on the position of foreign secretary, replacing Cleverly. Cameron’s comeback has triggered mixed reactions, with the Liberal Democrats calling for his peerage to be blocked due to concerns over his lobbying activities.
In response to the reshuffle, Cameron expressed his support for Sunak, despite potential disagreements on individual decisions, praising the prime minister’s strength and capability.
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Braverman’s sacking is linked to her failure to secure approval for the Times article, where she accused the police of bias in the policing of pro-Palestinian protest marches. Additionally, the Supreme Court is set to rule on the government’s contentious plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, adding uncertainty to the situation.
Braverman’s leadership as home secretary has been marred by several controversies. Her comments on homelessness being a “lifestyle choice” and assertions about the failure of multiculturalism have sparked widespread criticism.
Braverman had previously resigned in 2022 after breaching the ministerial code but was reappointed by Sunak shortly afterward.
The article accusing the police of bias in the handling of protests was not cleared by No 10, and it exacerbated tensions within the Conservative party. Political analysts suggest that the reshuffle is an attempt by Sunak to create a more cohesive and united team ahead of the Autumn Statement.
While some Conservative MPs have supported Braverman, with MP Andrea Jenkyns labeling her sacking as caving in to the left, others, including Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey, have criticized her suitability for the role.
Davey emphasized the broken state of both the Conservative party and the government, asserting that the ongoing saga revealed an unruly party more focused on internal conflicts than addressing the nation’s challenges.
Included in the latest reshuffling was the sacking of Rachel Maclean from her role as Minister of State for Housing and Planning and Nick Gibb announcing his resignation as Schools Minister, the political landscape in the UK experiences a significant realignment.
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