Suella Braverman fired as David Cameron returns to UK government | CNN
The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has dismissed Interior Minister Suella Braverman amidst controversy. Foreign Minister James Cleverly will take her place, and former Prime Minister David Cameron will assume the role of the new foreign minister. Braverman faced criticism for an op-ed in The Times accusing London police of political bias in protests, breaching Downing Street guidance. This isn’t Braverman’s first controversy; she resigned from the same position under the previous Prime Minister due to a breach of the ministerial code. In the op-ed, Braverman also referred to pro-Palestine marches as “hate marches,” a claim widely condemned. The reshuffle occurs as Sunak aims to strengthen his Conservative Party’s position against the Labour Party before the anticipated 2025 general election.
The move is notable for Cameron’s unexpected appointment and the challenges he highlighted, including conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Cleverly emphasized the goal of ensuring the country’s safety as the new Home Secretary. Braverman’s history of controversial statements, including describing homelessness as a “lifestyle choice,” has fueled public anger. Sunak’s recent endorsement of Israel’s right to self-defense and calls for a humanitarian pause in the Gaza Strip further contextualizes the political landscape.
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