Former British Prime Minister David Cameron was appointed as the new Foreign Secretary on Monday as part of a major reshuffle of the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s cabinet. Cameron, who was previously Prime Minister from 2010 to 2016, was seen entering No. 10 to meet with Sunak following the dismissal of Suella Braverman as Interior Minister.
Under British law, only current MPs or members of the House of Lords can become government ministers. Cameron left Parliament in 2016 but was confirmed as a life peer by King Charles III, enabling him to take on the role of Foreign Secretary.
Cameron is known for his pro-China stance during his leadership and his efforts to establish a $1 billion U.K.-China investment fund, which was later abandoned. It remains to be seen how his foreign policy will adapt to the increased skepticism toward China among Western nations and the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
The reshuffle comes as Sunak seeks to strengthen his position, with the Conservative Party trailing the opposition Labour by more than 20 points in opinion polls ahead of the upcoming general election. The dismissal of Braverman, who has been a controversial figure, has sparked speculation and criticism.
James Cleverly, the former Foreign Secretary, was appointed as Braverman’s successor, while Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt is expected to remain in his post. Further reappointments at the top of the government are also anticipated.
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