Britain's newly appointed Foreign Secretary David Cameron walks outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, Nov. 13, 2023. (Simon Walker/No 10 Downing Street/Handout via Xinhua)
LONDON, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Former British Prime Minister David Cameron made a shock return to government on Monday as he was appointed foreign secretary in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's cabinet reshuffle.
Cameron succeeds James Cleverly, who has replaced Suella Braverman as the new home secretary. Braverman came under fire over her immigration policies and her criticism of police actions at recent demonstrations.
The government said Cameron will be appointed to the House of Lords, Parliament's upper chamber.
Downing Street said Jeremy Hunt will keep his role as chancellor of the exchequer.
Monday's reshuffle came months ahead of Britain's next general election, which must be held by January 2025 at the latest.
Britain's newly appointed Conservative Party Chairman Richard Holden arrives at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, Nov. 13, 2023. (Simon Walker/No 10 Downing Street/Handout via Xinhua)
Britain's newly appointed Health Secretary Victoria Atkins leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, Nov. 13, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ying)
Britain's newly appointed Home Secretary James Cleverly leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, Nov. 13, 2023. (Simon Walker/No 10 Downing Street/Handout via Xinhua)
Britain's newly appointed Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary Steve Barclay arrives at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, Nov. 13, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ying)
Britain's newly appointed Foreign Secretary David Cameron (L) walks outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, Nov. 13, 2023. (Xinhua)
Britain's newly appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury Laura Trott leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, Nov. 13, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ying)
David Cameron walks in 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, on Nov. 13, 2023. (Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street/Handout via Xinhua)
David Cameron walks out 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, on Nov. 13, 2023. (Simon Walker/No 10 Downing Street/Handout via Xinhua)
David Cameron (L) speaks with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, on Nov. 13, 2023. (Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street/Handout via Xinhua)■
