New Delhi: After staging a major comeback and assuming the position of Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, the previous UK Prime Minister, expressed optimism that his management expertise and previous in workplace would show useful in supporting the present British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, throughout a demanding interval. Taking to X (previously Twitter), Cameron posted, “The Prime Minister has asked me to serve as his Foreign Secretary and I have gladly accepted.” “It will be an honour to serve our country alongside our dedicated FCDO staff and provide the continued leadership and support that they deserve,” he added.
Cameron identified that the UK is grappling with formidable worldwide challenges stemming from incidents just like the Israel-Hamas warfare and the Russia-Ukraine battle. He emphasised the crucial to make sure stability and safety on the worldwide stage. “At this time of profound global change, it has rarely been more important for this country to stand by our allies, strengthen our partnerships and make sure our voice is heard,” he mentioned.
He additional mentioned that regardless of being out of front-line politics for seven years, he’s hopeful that his expertise will assist him on the new job.
“While I have been out of front-line 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,” Cameron mentioned.
The former PM added that Britain is a “truly international country” and its folks stay everywhere in the world and its companies commerce in each nook of the globe. “Working to help ensure stability and security on the global stage is both essential and squarely in our national interest. International security is vital for our domestic security,” he mentioned.
The Prime Minister has requested me to function his Foreign Secretary and I’ve gladly accepted.
We are going through a frightening set of worldwide challenges, together with the warfare in Ukraine and the disaster within the Middle East. At this time of profound world change, it has hardly ever been extra…
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) November 13, 2023
Heaping reward on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Cameron additional mentioned that Sunak is displaying “exemplary leadership” at a tough time. “Though I may have disagreed with some individual decisions, it is clear to me that Rishi Sunak is a strong and capable Prime Minister, who is showing exemplary leadership at a difficult time. 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,” he additional mentioned.
He additionally praised former Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and mentioned that he needs to work with him within the new position. “I believe in public service. That is what first motivated me to get involved in politics in the 1980s, to work in government in the 1990s, become a Member of Parliament in the 2000s and put myself forward as Party Leader and Prime Minister,” Cameron mentioned.
He added, “The UK’s Foreign Office, our Diplomatic Service, our Intelligence Services and our Aid and Development capabilities are some of the finest assets of their kind anywhere in the world. I know from my time in office that they are staffed by brilliant, patriotic and hard-working people. They have been well led by James Cleverly, with whom I look forward to working in his vital new role”.
Following the continued Pro-Palestine rallies within the United Kingdom, Reuters reported that UK PM Rishi Sunak dismissed his residence secretary, Suella Braverman, as a result of her sharp criticism of the police. Braverman’s removing was prompted by growing stress on PM Sunak after her article within the Times UK, the place she criticized the Metropolitan Police for allegedly being lenient in direction of sure “radical elements” within the Pro-Palestine rallies.
After this, in a serious cupboard reshuffle, James Cleverly was appointed because the Secretary of State for Home Affairs and Cameron was assigned the accountability of Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Downing Street knowledgeable. Notably, that is solely the second time after World War II {that a} former Prime Minister has returned to the cupboard. Cameron had resigned because the PM in 2016 after Britain voted to go away the European Union, in a referendum that was referred to as by him.
