David Cameron has been appointed as overseas secretary as a cupboard reshuffle kicks off in Downing Street.
The former prime minister, who was given the function whereas in Number 10 this morning, stated he “gladly accepted” the supply from Rishi Sunak, regardless of having “disagreed with some individual decisions” by his successor.
Mr Cameron referred to as his new boss a “strong and capable prime minister who is showing exemplary leadership at a difficult time”, including: “I want to help him to deliver the security and prosperity our country needs and be part of the strongest possible team that serves the United Kingdom and that can be presented to the country when the general election is held.”
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The ex-party chief is now not an elected politician as he stood down as an MP in 2016, having referred to as the Brexit referendum and his marketing campaign to stay within the EU shedding the vote.
But the federal government has confirmed he’ll now enter the House of Lords as a life peer, giving him the chance to function a minister as soon as extra.
The shock announcement got here after the sacking of Suella Braverman as house secretary, who provoked widespread condemnation for an article she wrote in The Times, accusing the police of “playing favourites” with left-wing teams over right-wing and nationwide activists.
It was the most recent in a string of controversial remarks by the Tory MP, who is a well-liked member on the best of the social gathering, together with her claiming being homeless was a “lifestyle choice”.
We expect extra motion on the very high of presidency because the day goes on, so hold updated with who’s in and who’s out in our record beneath.
Who is in?
Mr Cameron, who introduced the Tories again to energy as a part of a coalition with the Liberal Democrats in 2010, has returned to authorities as overseas secretary.
Many of the social gathering’s One Nation MPs – nearer to the centre of politics – might welcome the return of Mr Cameron, who secured them two victories at normal elections and is well-known internationally.
But he doesn’t come with out his controversies together with his austerity insurance policies, selections over Brexit, his push for nearer ties with China, and accusations of lobbying when employed by Greensill.
In a prolonged assertion launched after his appointment, Mr Cameron stated the UK faces a “daunting set of international challenges”, together with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
He stated: “While I have been out of frontline politics for the last seven years, I hope that my experience – as Conservative leader for eleven years and prime minister for six – will assist me in helping the prime minister to meet these vital challenges.”
Having served as overseas secretary since September final 12 months – after being appointed by then prime minister Liz Truss – James Cleverly will now transfer to the Home Office as house secretary.
Speaking to broadcasters from his new division, he stated it was a “fantastic job” and it might be “a real privilege to serve”.
He added: “I’m absolutely committed to stopping the boats, as we promised, but also making sure that everybody in the UK feels safe and secure, going around, going about their daily business, knowing that the government is here to protect them”.
Jeremy Hunt will stay chancellor, having been introduced in by Ms Truss after the catastrophe of her mini-budget, and saved on by Mr Sunak.
Who is out?
As we’ve got reported, Ms Braverman has been sacked as house secretary and is now not a minister of any variety, so will return to the backbenches as an MP.
In a press release launched after her dismissal, Ms Braverman stated: “It has been the greatest privilege of my life to serve as home secretary. I will have more to say in due course.”
It is the second time she has misplaced the job of house secretary after she resigned from Ms Truss’s authorities for breaking the ministerial code.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb has stated he has stop the federal government and won’t stand on the subsequent normal election, including: “I campaigned for Rishi last summer and I remain an enthusiastic supporter of the prime minister’s leadership.”
Health minister Neil O’Brien additionally introduced he’s stepping down – regardless of being as a result of play a key function in delivering Mr Sunak’s ban on smoking and vaping within the youthful technology.
Another well being minister, Will Quince, has additionally stepped down from his function in a letter to the prime minister.
In it, he stated as a result of his determination to face down as an MP on the subsequent election and just lately changing into a specialist reserve officer within the military, “now feels like the right time to leave government”.
Transport minister Jesse Norman has additionally stop his function, revealing in a letter than he had let the chief whip know his plans to step down “some months ago”.
Source: information.sky.com”