David Cameron pledges his full support to Rishi Sunak following his unexpected return to the cabinet.

In a surprising turn of events, David Cameron has returned to the government to support Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during what he described as a challenging time. Cameron has been appointed as foreign secretary and has accepted a peerage to take on this role. His appointment comes after James Cleverly was replaced as foreign secretary when Sunak sacked Suella Braverman. While Cameron acknowledged that it is unusual for a former prime minister to return to government, he stated that his experience would be valuable in dealing with the daunting challenges faced in the Middle East and Ukraine. He expressed his belief that Sunak is doing a difficult job as prime minister and mentioned his desire to lend him support. Cameron's appointment surprised many in the political sphere and makes him the first former prime minister to re-enter government since the 1970s. Cameron had largely stayed out of the public eye after resigning as prime minister in 2016 following the Brexit referendum. In his memoir published in 2019, he regretfully mentioned that his political career ended abruptly. He has previously been critical of Sunak's government, especially regarding the decision to cancel the northern leg of the HS2 rail link and reduce the UK's aid budget. However, he emphasized that politics is a team effort and that he accepts collective responsibility as a member of the cabinet. The return of Cameron has been applauded by centrist Tory MPs but criticized by Brexit supporters within the party. The Liberal Democrats are calling for his peerage to be blocked due to his involvement with Greensill Capital. Meanwhile, the Labour Party sees Cameron's appointment as evidence that the current prime minister cannot deliver the promised change. Cameron announced that he has resigned from his various business and charitable roles to focus solely on his job as foreign secretary. The reshuffle also involved the removal of Suella Braverman as home secretary, following her controversial remarks about policing at a pro-Palestinian march in London. Braverman's comments drew criticism from opposition parties who accused her of exacerbating tensions between protesters. Notably, this reshuffle marks the first time since 2010 that none of the four most senior cabinet positions are held by women. Overall, Cameron's return to the government has generated mixed reactions, with supporters praising his experience and detractors questioning his suitability for the role. Only time will tell how his appointment will impact the direction of the government and the country's foreign policy.