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James Spencer Cleverly (born 4 September 1969) is a British politician and Army Reserve officer who has served as Home Secretary since November 2023. A member of the Conservative Party, he served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Braintree in Essex from 2015 to 2024.
Dec 29, 2023 · James Cleverly apologised for an "ironic joke" about putting a date rape drug in his wife's drink, hours after the Home Office announced plans to crack down on spiking. A senior Tory MP said the comment was "misogynistic" and "very ill-judged", but Downing Street said the matter was closed.
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James Cleverly is the Secretary of State for the Home Department since November 2023. He has previously held various roles in the Foreign Office, the Department for Exiting the European Union and the Department for Education.
Nov 13, 2023 · James Cleverly, who will move from his position leading the Foreign Office to become Britain’s home secretary, is generally seen as less ideological and more of a team player...
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Apr 25, 2023 · The foreign secretary has called for the UK to have a more constructive but robust relationship with China. James Cleverly used a keynote speech in London to set out Britain's approach to...
Nov 13, 2023 · James Cleverly. The two issues are set to dominate the new home secretary's time in office, as an election looms.
Nov 23, 2022 · Britain's first half-African foreign secretary wants to engage more closely with medium-sized powers in Africa and elsewhere. He argues for a mutually beneficial and values-based relationship, despite the challenges of Covid, climate change and global competition.
