Interior Minister Suella Braverman: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has removed Interior Minister Suella Braverman from her position and appointed Foreign Minister James Cleverly as her successor. Additionally, former Prime Minister David Cameron has been announced as the new foreign minister in a surprising move.
Cleverly expressed his honor in the new role of Home Secretary and emphasized the goal of ensuring the safety of people in the country. Meanwhile, Cameron highlighted the significant international challenges the country is facing, particularly in the context of ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. He stressed the importance of the UK standing by its allies, strengthening partnerships, and making its voice heard.
Braverman faced criticism for an op-ed in The Times that accused London police of political bias in policing protests, going against Downing Street guidance. This move followed her previous resignation from the same position under Sunak’s predecessor, Liz Truss, due to a breach of the ministerial code.
Braverman has been a controversial figure, previously referring to pro-Palestine marches as “hate marches” and making comments about homelessness that sparked public anger. Her recent remarks in The Times were criticized for undermining confidence in the police ahead of a significant protest on Armistice Day.
The UK has formally endorsed Israel’s right to self-defense following terror attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas. Sunak has supported calls for a humanitarian pause in Israel’s retaliatory actions in the Gaza Strip.
Interior Minister Suella Braverman removal and Cabinet shuffle is part of Sunak’s efforts to reassert his authority and reposition the ruling Conservative Party, which is currently trailing the Labour Party in polls ahead of a general election expected before January 2025. Source thedailycourierng news