David Cameron: Ex-Prime Minister stages impressive return to the spotlight

Following David Cameron's resignation as Prime Minister in 2016 after the Brexit referendum, he has made a surprising return to the government as Rishi Sunak's new foreign secretary. This unexpected move has caused shockwaves in Westminster and raised questions about its implications for British politics. Some see it as a risky move for Sunak to appoint the person who called and lost the Brexit vote to a position of power in the Foreign Office. It is also a peculiar decision considering that just a few weeks ago, Sunak was attempting to distance himself from previous governments. There were reports that Cameron was unhappy with this statement and had criticized Sunak's decision to cancel the northern leg of the HS2 rail project. However, upon his appointment, Cameron stated that he disagreed with some individual decisions made by Sunak but believes he is a strong and capable Prime Minister. Cameron's appointment is seen as an asset to Sunak due to his experience of being in government for six years, particularly during times of foreign crises. However, with prominent figures like Jeremy Hunt and Michael Gove already in the cabinet, Sunak may find it harder to present himself as a force for change. Additionally, some Tory members may be concerned about the pro-China stance that Cameron had during his time as Prime Minister. Since stepping down, Cameron has maintained a relatively low public profile, apart from his involvement in the Greensill Capital lobbying scandal. Cameron's premiership was marked by his decision to call two referendums, with different outcomes. He successfully led the campaign against Scottish independence in 2014 but faced defeat in the Brexit referendum in 2016. Cameron's decision to call the Brexit referendum was made in response to the rising popularity of the Eurosceptic UK Independence Party. Despite campaigning for the UK to remain in the EU, voters chose to leave, leading to Cameron's resignation. After a period of reflection, Cameron announced his departure from frontline politics. Now, he returns to a position of power under Sunak's leadership, entering a new chapter in his career.