UK Politics

Former Prime Minister David Cameron has spoken for the first time since his appointment as the UK’s Foreign Secretary.Mr Cameron was appointed to his new role by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in his cabinet reshuffle, following Suella Braverman’s exit on Monday (13 November).Speaking to Sky News, Mr Cameron said: “I know it’s not usual for a Prime Minister to come back in this way but I believe in public service. The Prime Minister asked me to do this job and it’s a time where we have some daunting challenges as a country.”Mr Cameron added: “I hope that six years as Prime Minister and 11 years leading the Conservative Pary gives me the experience to help the Prime Minister build our alliances.” More

Kay Burley commented that David Cameron had “put on weight” during a live TV broadcast on Monday, 13 November, as the former prime minister arrived at Downing Street amid Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet reshuffle.The shock appointment came following the sacking of the home secretary Suella Braverman.Former foreign secretary James Cleverly has replaced Ms Braverman.After Mr Cameron emerged from a car outside Number 10, the broadcaster and Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates commented on his career since stepping down from the top post.Ms Burley was heard saying Mr Cameron had “put on weight.” More

Following the announcement of former home secretary Suella Braverman’s sacking on Monday (13 November), The Independent has taken a long at her most controversial moments in government.From her unauthorised article criticising the way pro-Palestinian protests had been policed, to her comments that for many “living in a tent” had become a “lifestyle choice”, Ms Braverman has hit the headlines on many occasions.Just last month, she told Sky News: “Trans women have no place in women’s wards or indeed any safe space relating to biologial women.”On 3 October, she issued an “apology to all dogs” after she was pictured standing on a dog at a Tory Party conference. More