James Cleverly

British politician (born 1969)

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James Spencer Cleverly is a British politician and Army Reserve officer who has served as Home Secretary since November 2023. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Braintree in Essex since 2015. He previously served as Foreign Secretary from 2022 to 2023, Secretary of State for Education from July to September 2022, Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party alongside Ben Elliot from 2019 to 2020, and in other junior ministerial positions.

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Home Secretary says Rwanda plan is 'a priority' Home secretary James Cleverly says the government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is "an absolute priority." Mr Cleverly is tasked with delivering a new treaty with Rwanda and introducing.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:21Published 1 day ago

Cleverly arrives at Global Investment Summit Home secretary James Cleverly arrives at Hampton Court Palace in south-west London, for the Global Investment Summit being hosted by prime minister Rishi Sunak. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:28Published 4 days ago

Cleverly denies calling Labour constituency a 'shhole' James Cleverly has denied an allegation that he called a Labour MP's constituency a "shhole". The home secretary was alleged to have made the comment in PMQs after the Labour MP for Stockton North.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:18Published 1 week ago

Cabinet members depart No.10 ahead of autumn statement Cabinet members including Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron and Home Secretary James Cleverly leave Downing Street ahead of the Chancellor's autumn statement. Jeremy Hunt is expected to cut taxes,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:04Published 1 week ago

Cleverly arrives to deliver first speech as Home Sec The new Home Secretary James Cleverly addressed the National Police Chief’s Conference in Westminster where he discussed plans to give the police new powers to protect war memorials. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Home Sec: ‘I won’t be distracted’ by Supreme Court ruling Home Secretary James Cleverly says he “won’t be distracted” following a Supreme Court ruling which deemed the government's flagship asylum policy unlawful. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:34Published 2 weeks ago

Ex-Prime Minister David Cameron Returns to UK Government Ex-Prime Minister David Cameron , Returns to UK Government. On Nov. 13, Suella Braverman was fired as foreign secretary, and James Cleverly took her place, NPR reports. On Nov. 13, Suella.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published 3 weeks ago

New home secretary says he will ‘protect the British people’ James Cleverly promises to “stop the boats and protect the British people” as he arrives at his new office, after his appointment as Home Secretary, following the sacking of Suella Braverman... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:12Published 3 weeks ago

James Cleverly arrives at Number 10 amid cabinet reshuffle Foreign Secretary James Cleverly arrives at 10 Downing Street amid a cabinet reshuffle sparked by the sacking of Home Secretary Suella Braverman. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:19Published 3 weeks ago

Cleverly: There is an extreme humanitarian situation in Gaza Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says there is an extreme humanitarian situation in Gaza as more than 10,300 people have been killed in the territory according to the Hamas-run health ministry Report.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:02Published 3 weeks ago

Labour: Ceasefire wouldn't protect Israel from Hamas threat The shadow work and pensions secretary says Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has "rightly" said a ceasefire "isn't the right approach", as it would leave Hamas still able to "commit terrorist atrocities".. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:55Published on November 2, 2023

Foreign secretary says UK is focussed on Brits in Gaza James Cleverly says the UK government is focussed on ensuring the safety of hostages and British nationals in Gaza. The foreign secretary insists that any “calls for a ceasefire in the abstract.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:39Published on October 28, 2023

Labour MP challenges government on Israel-Hamas conflict As the foreign secretary James Cleverly answered questions on the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Commons, Labour backbencher Imran Hussain became animated, asking: “Just what will it take, how many.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:29Published on October 24, 2023

Home Secretary: Israel aims to minimize civilian risk The home secretary James Cleverly stressed Israel's adherence to international law and efforts to minimize civilian casualties by warning Gazans before military operations. He contrasted this with.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:53Published on October 15, 2023

Cleverly: Action must be taken to preserve civilian lives Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said Israel must act with "professionalism and thoughtfulness" for civilian lives as it responds to attacks by Hamas. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:37Published on October 10, 2023

Foreign Sec: COBRA meeting reaffirms support for Israel The foreign secretary says the government has "reaffirmed" its support for Israel's "right to defend itself" against a "terrorist attack perpetrated by Hamas" during a COBRA meeting in Downing Street,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:43Published on October 9, 2023

Cleverly condemns 'unprecented' attack on Israel Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has condemned the "unprecendented attack" on Israel by Hamas, adding the UK will be working closely with the Israeli government. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:07Published on October 7, 2023

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Home secretary to tell MPs migration measures still under review James Cleverly will announce he is still reviewing measures to reduce legal migration on Monday, as the government fights to convince its own backbenchers it can exercise control over UK borders. Sky News - Published 5 days ago
Minister plays down cabinet split after Cleverly says Rwanda plan 'not be all and end all' A cabinet minister has played down the suggestion of a government split on the Rwanda asylum plan after the home secretary said it was not the "be all and end all" of migration policy. Sky News - Published 5 days ago
'Deep concern' over Cleverly comments as Braverman's ideas on migration linger within cabinet If the Conservatives thought the autumn statement would bring the party a much needed boost - announcing cuts to national insurance and business taxes - some very big numbers were lurking just around.. Sky News - Published 6 days ago

James Cleverly admits calling MP 's*' - but denies calling Stockton a 'shole', source says A source close to James Cleverly has admitted the home secretary called a Labour MP "s" in the Commons - but denied calling Stockton-on-Tees a "s*hole". Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Blocked Rwanda scheme 'already having effect' - home secretary claims The blocked Rwanda deportation scheme is "already having an effect" in deterring people smugglers, according to Home Secretary James Cleverly. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
External affairs minister S jaishankar, David Cameron discuss India-UK relations, Israel-Hamas conflict India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, met with the new UK Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, to discuss bilateral cooperation and various issues such as the Israel-Hamas conflict and.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago

EAM Jaishankar to visit UK from November 11-15, set to meet counterpart Cleverly External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit the UK from November 11-15 to meet his UK counterpart James Cleverly and other dignitaries. The visit aims to strengthen the growing bilateral.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Britons trapped in Gaza will be supported, vows foreign secretary Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has insisted the UK will maintain support for Britons trapped in Gaza, as he said it was proving "incredibly difficult" to open the Rafah border crossing into Egypt. Sky News - Published on October 15, 2023
UK's foreign secretary runs for cover in Israel after siren warning of rocket attack goes off Foreign Secretary James Cleverly had to run for cover in Israel, with air raid sirens heard ringing out in the background warning of an incoming rocket attack. Sky News - Published on October 11, 2023
Cleverly will be walking a tightrope during China visit - but he is already behind the curve As he lands in Beijing, the first British foreign secretary to do so in five years, James Cleverly, faces the same challenge that has perplexed visiting diplomats for decades. Sky News - Published on August 29, 2023

Foreign secretary heading to China to 'strengthen channels of communication' Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will visit China this week to hold "high level" talks with government officials amid an ongoing debate within his party over how to approach the country. Sky News - Published on August 29, 2023
Britain would 'welcome' intervention by China to bring peace in Ukraine, says James Cleverly The foreign secretary has said he would "welcome" any intervention by China that could help bring the war between Russia and Ukraine to an end. Sky News - Published on May 9, 2023
Cleverly heads to US for talks on Ukraine after escalation of Russia attacks Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is travelling to the US to meet his counterpart in Washington to discuss support for Ukraine following an escalation of Russian attacks. Sky News - Published on May 8, 2023	UK launches evacuation flights for British nationals in Sudan The UK has begun an evacuation of British nationals from Sudan, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said. Sky News - Published on April 25, 2023
Some 4,000 British passport holders in Sudan - amid warnings UK govt 'severely limited' in ability to help them There are understood to be around 4,000 British passport holders in Sudan after foreign secretary James Cleverly warned the UK government is "severely limited" in its ability to help British nationals.. Sky News - Published on April 24, 2023	Anne Keast-Butler to become first female director of GCHQ Anne Keast-Butler will become the first female director of GCHQ, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said. Sky News - Published on April 11, 2023
UK to review security at Indian High Commission in London amid pro-Khalistan protests British foreign minister James Cleverly said Wednesday that the country would review security at the Indian High Commission in London following "unacceptable acts of violence" against its staff. DNA - Published on March 23, 2023	Entities operating here must follow Indian law, says EAM as UK raises BBC tax issue In a further escalation of the BBC tax ‘survey’ issue, UK foreign secretary James Cleverly brought up action against the leading public service broadcaster by Indian authorities in a meeting with.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 1, 2023
UK foreign minister raises issue of BBC tax searches with Jaishankar British foreign minister James Cleverly raised the issue of BBC tax searches with external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday.During a bilateral meeting, Jaishankar firmly told Cleverly that.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 1, 2023	Cleverly aims to persuade US and Canada to send tanks to Ukraine on trip to North America Ukraine is set to be top of the agenda as Foreign Secretary James Cleverly begins a two-day trip to the US and Canada. Sky News - Published on January 17, 2023
Iran 'spreading bloodshed and destruction' around the world, foreign sec to say Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will accuse Iran of spreading "bloodshed and destruction" around the world as he reaffirms Britain's determination to prevent it acquiring a nuclear weapon. Sky News - Published on November 18, 2022	Foreign secretary to visit Qatar for World Cup amid calls for boycott Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said he will travel to Qatar to attend the World Cup amid controversies over human rights and the treatment of LGBT+ people in the host nation. Sky News - Published on November 14, 2022
'I could not speak or sleep': Foreign secretary feared losing his wife after cancer diagnosis Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said he "could not speak or sleep" when he found out his wife had breast cancer. Sky News - Published on November 10, 2022	Want to make it easier for Indians to do business in UK, Sunak govt seeks energetic ties: UK foreign secretary James Cleverly On his first visit to India since he was re-appointed foreign secretary by the Rishi Sunak government, James Cleverly welcomed the excitement in India over Sunak taking over as PM, saying the UK.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 29, 2022
Foreign secretary to urge UN leaders to starve terrorists of money to prevent attacks James Cleverly will today urge world leaders to work together to fight online terror and prevent attacks at a United Nations meeting in India. Sky News - Published on October 28, 2022	British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to visit India this week to attend UNSC counter-terrorism meet James Cleverly will be among the officials attending the UN meeting, according to Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs. DNA - Published on October 26, 2022
LGBT football fans told to be respectful at Qatar World Cup Labour called Foreign Secretary James Cleverly's remarks about the World Cup"shockingly tone-deaf". BBC Sport - Published on October 26, 2022	Backlash to Braverman builds as foreign secretary defends her re-appointment James Cleverly has defended the re-appointment of Suella Braverman as home secretary, saying she has "a very clear agenda" that the prime minister wants to see delivered. Sky News - Published on October 26, 2022
Keep policy views 'around the Cabinet table' foreign secretary urges amid Tory infighting Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has urged his ministerial colleagues to keep their views on government policy "around the Cabinet table" as Liz Truss faces an open split within her top team over the.. Sky News - Published on October 5, 2022	Replacing Boris Johnson must be done 'properly and professionally, but quickly', says cabinet minister Replacing Boris Johnson as prime minister needs to be done "properly and professionally, but quickly", Education Secretary James Cleverly has told Sky News. Sky News - Published on July 8, 2022

James Cleverly

British politician (born 1969)

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Home secretary to tell MPs migration measures still under review

Minister plays down cabinet split after Cleverly says Rwanda plan 'not be all and end all'

'Deep concern' over Cleverly comments as Braverman's ideas on migration linger within cabinet

James Cleverly admits calling MP 's***' - but denies calling Stockton a 's***hole', source says

Blocked Rwanda scheme 'already having effect' - home secretary claims

External affairs minister S jaishankar, David Cameron discuss India-UK relations, Israel-Hamas conflict

EAM Jaishankar to visit UK from November 11-15, set to meet counterpart Cleverly

Britons trapped in Gaza will be supported, vows foreign secretary

UK's foreign secretary runs for cover in Israel after siren warning of rocket attack goes off

Cleverly will be walking a tightrope during China visit - but he is already behind the curve

Foreign secretary heading to China to 'strengthen channels of communication'

Britain would 'welcome' intervention by China to bring peace in Ukraine, says James Cleverly

Cleverly heads to US for talks on Ukraine after escalation of Russia attacks

UK launches evacuation flights for British nationals in Sudan

Some 4,000 British passport holders in Sudan - amid warnings UK govt 'severely limited' in ability to help them

Anne Keast-Butler to become first female director of GCHQ

UK to review security at Indian High Commission in London amid pro-Khalistan protests

Entities operating here must follow Indian law, says EAM as UK raises BBC tax issue

UK foreign minister raises issue of BBC tax searches with Jaishankar

Cleverly aims to persuade US and Canada to send tanks to Ukraine on trip to North America

Iran 'spreading bloodshed and destruction' around the world, foreign sec to say

Foreign secretary to visit Qatar for World Cup amid calls for boycott

'I could not speak or sleep': Foreign secretary feared losing his wife after cancer diagnosis

Want to make it easier for Indians to do business in UK, Sunak govt seeks energetic ties: UK foreign secretary James Cleverly

Foreign secretary to urge UN leaders to starve terrorists of money to prevent attacks

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to visit India this week to attend UNSC counter-terrorism meet

LGBT football fans told to be respectful at Qatar World Cup

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Replacing Boris Johnson must be done 'properly and professionally, but quickly', says cabinet minister

James Cleverly admits calling MP 's' - but denies calling Stockton a 'shole', source says