Rishi Sunak has dismissed Suella Braverman and in a strategic move, has brought back former Prime Minister David Cameron to bolster his leadership.
Cameron, who left his role after the Brexit vote, is set to take over as Foreign Secretary, taking the baton from James Cleverly.
In a reshuffle, Cleverly is stepping into the role of Home Secretary, succeeding the outspoken Braverman. Braverman, known for her firm stance on the ‘Stop The Boats’ initiative, has recently faced backlash for her remarks on homelessness and her critique of the Metropolitan Police’s management of protests.
Braverman expressed her honour in serving as Home Secretary and hinted at a forthcoming statement on the matter.
Mrs. Braverman was initially chosen as Home Secretary by Liz Truss but resigned after six weeks due to a breach of the ministerial code when she sent an official document from her personal email to a parliamentary colleague.
She was reinstated after six days, during which Rishi Sunak took office as Prime Minister. Sunak acknowledged that Braverman had made a misjudgment, but he also noted her willingness to address and accept her mistake.
During her tenure, Mrs. Braverman became a polarizing figure as Home Secretary, notably for her use of the term “invasion” in reference to illegal immigration.
In the current month, she has been the subject of controversy for her critique of pro-Palestinian marches planned for Armistice Day, where she mentioned “reports of some of the organisers’ links to terrorist groups, including Hamas”.
This led to demands for her stepping down, with Humza Yousaf, the Scottish First Minister, accusing her of exacerbating societal divides.
An individual from Downing Street noted that Braverman’s departure was due to the Prime Minister’s desire for a cohesive team committed to long-term national progress.
Cameron, poised to join the House of Lords, has previously voiced dissent over Sunak’s policy decisions, including the HS2 project. Nonetheless, he has recently lauded Sunak for his leadership qualities amidst challenging times.
Jeremy Hunt continues in his position as Chancellor.
