David Cameron Makes Political Comeback as Rishi Sunak Appoints him Foreign Secretary

The former prime minister, David Cameron, has made an astonishing political comeback after Rishi Sunak named him as his new foreign secretary.

Former Prime Minister David Cameron leaving 10. Downing Street after being appointed foreign secretary in Rishi Sunak's ministerial reshuffle on Nov. 13, 2023. Maja Smiejkowska/PA Wire

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pulled a political rabbit out of the hat when he appointed one of his predecessors, David Cameron, as the new foreign secretary as part of a dramatic cabinet reshuffle.

Mr. Cameron—who will be given a peerage so he can sit as Lord Cameron in the House of Lords—replaces James Cleverly, who has been moved to home secretary following the sacking of Suella Braverman.