British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak has appointed James Cleverly as new Home Secretary.
The 54-year-old’s appointment followed a cabinet reshuffle that saw Suella Braverman’s sacking from the role.
Before his latest appointment, Cleverly held the role of Foreign Secretary for a year.
Former Prime Minister, David Cameron replaced him as the Foreign Secretary.
In a statement on social media platform X, Cleverly said it was an “honour to be appointed as Home Secretary.”
“The goal is clear. My job is to keep people in this country safe,” he added.
Cameron said in a statement that the country was facing a “daunting set of international challenges” amid ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
“At this time of profound global change, it has rarely been more important for this country to stand by our allies, strengthen our partnerships and make sure our voice is heard,” Cameron said.
“While I have been out of front-line politics for the last seven years, I hope that my experience – as Conservative Leader for eleven years and Prime Minister for six – will assist me in helping the Prime Minister to meet these vital challenges.”