Britain: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a major change in his cabinet on Monday (November 13). During this time, he handed over the responsibility of Foreign Minister to the country’s former Prime Minister David Cameron. He has been appointed as the new Foreign Minister in place of James Cleverly. At the same time, James Clevervey has been appointed the Home Minister of the country in place of Suella Braverman. On Monday itself, Sunak had dismissed Indian-origin Home Minister Suella Braverman.
David Cameron said in his first statement after his appointment as Foreign Secretary, "I have been out of politics for the last seven years, I hope my experience will help me in helping the Prime Minister."
It is noteworthy that Cameron held the charge of Prime Minister of Britain between 2010 and 2016. During this period, he remained in controversies due to many of his decisions. Today we are going to tell you about some of his controversial decisions.
NATO’s decision to use force in Libya
David Cameron along with France carried out air strikes in Libya in 2011. At that time the British Prime Minister had said that he was proud of Britain’s role in overthrowing the forces of dictator Muammar Gaddafi. However, Cameron had to face a lot of criticism because of his decision.
Actually, after the overthrow of Gaddafi, violence increased in Libya. Not only this, Islamic State also established its foothold there. At the same time, the Foreign Affairs Committee accused the then Prime Minister David Cameron of lacking a coherent strategy for the air campaign. The committee said they were not given accurate intelligence about the intervention and that it led to the rise of the so-called Islamic State in North Africa.
Cameron’s beer picture with the Chinese President
David Cameron started the golden era of Britain’s relations with China during his PM tenure. Cameron and Chinese President Xi Jinping created the Golden Era Policy in 2015 to improve relations and strengthen trade. Which was announced by David Cameron before Xi Jinping’s visit to Britain.
However, after eight years, Sunak talked about changing the strategy regarding the change in relations with China. He said that China is continuously using every power for its dominance in the world. Meanwhile, a photo of Xi Jinping and David Cameron was also much discussed, in which both the leaders had glasses filled with beer in their hands.
Relations between the two countries have deteriorated in recent times. The opposition has been continuously accusing Sunak of not adopting a strict policy regarding China.
Resigned after the referendum
It is noteworthy that 57-year-old Cameron resigned from the post of Prime Minister in 2016 after the ‘Brexit’ (separation from the European Union) referendum. Had resigned. Not only this, even after this he said that he has no regrets about holding the referendum. He had made this promise before the 2015 general elections.
Cameron has come under the target of critics by using veto
Earlier, Cameron had to face severe criticism in 2011 when he used veto to stop the new EU-trade treaty. Had used. Regarding this, the then Prime Minister had said that he had taken this decision in the interest of the country.
Cameron was caught calling Gaza Strip ‘a prison camp’
In 2010, David Cameron had created controversy by calling Gaza Strip ‘a prison camp’. He also advocated a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. However, he has also been a staunch supporter of Israel.
Recently he included the blue and white Israeli flag in his post on X in support of Israel, saying, "I stand in full solidarity with Israel at this most challenging time and fully support the Prime Minister and the UK Government in their clear and firm support."
In such a situation, his becoming Foreign Minister during war time has raised questions about Britain’s policies towards the Middle East.