David Cameron appointed foreign secretary in Rishi Sunak's Cabinet reshuffle

In a major Cabinet reshuffle, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed former Prime Minister David Cameron as the new foreign secretary. According to Downing Street, the unexpected appointment of the former PM comes after Suella Braverman was fired as home secretary and James Cleverly was appointed to replace her, leaving the top job open at the Foreign Office, Sky News reported.

Notably, Cameron is not an elected member of the UK Parliament and his appointment is endorsed by the Sunak government in a major cabinet reshuffle following a controversy that broke out after the Indian-Origin foreign secretary wrote a



"controversial" piece. She is considered as divisive figure who drew anger for accusing police of being too lenient with pro-Palestinian protesters.

According to a statement released by the Sunak's office, King Charles had approved a seat for Cameron in Britain's upper chamber, the House of Lords.

"The King has been pleased to approve the appointment of the Rt Hon David Cameron as secretary of state for foreign, commonwealth and development affairs. His Majesty has also been pleased to confer the dignity of a Barony of the United Kingdom for life upon David Cameron," read a statement released by 10 Downing Street.