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David Cameron: lessons from other ex-prime ministers who returned to government

Rishi Sunak’s decision to appoint former prime minister David (now Lord) Cameron as his foreign secretary has surprised and divided opinion, not least since Cameron left politics in 2016. It is not, however, without precedent for former prime ministers former to return to government.

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Anger over 'absurdity' of David Cameron's Lords role as Gaza crisis worsens

THE UK Government has been criticised for the “absurdity” of not being able to scrutinise the Foreign Secretary in the Commons chamber ...

The National (Scotland)

Greensill controversy ‘in past’, says Cameron amid questions over MPs’ scrutiny

The former prime minister will not face regular grillings by MPs in his new role as Foreign Secretary because of his position in the House of Lords.

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'Not acceptable': Calls for Lords reform as David Cameron to dodge grillings by MPs

IT IS “not acceptable” that Foreign Secretary David Cameron will be able to avoid being grilled by MPs because of his position in the House of…

The National (Scotland)

David Cameron returns: how can a prime minister make someone who isn't an MP foreign secretary? And what happens now?

In a surprise move, Rishi Sunak, the UK’s prime minister, has appointed former prime minister David Cameron as foreign secretary. Cameron, who resigned immediately after losing the 2016 Brexit referendum, has been almost entirely absent from the political scene ever since.

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Ex-Prime Minister David Cameron makes shocking return to U.K. government

Cameron, who triggered the country's exit from the European Union, returns as U.K.'s foreign secretary. Hardliner Home Secretary Suella Braverman was fired in the same cabinet shakeup.

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Is David Cameron an MP? Here's how he was able to become Foreign Secretary

David Cameron is back in politics nearly seven years after resigning from the prime minister's position in the wake of the Brexit referendum

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How can David Cameron be appointed Foreign Secretary when he's not an MP?

FORMER Tory Prime Minister David Cameron made a surprise return to Government on Monday morning after Suella Braverman was sacked as Home Secretary.

The National (Scotland)

Suella Braverman has gone, but she proved that hateful xenophobia is never far from the surface in Britain

I thought that anti-Muslim feeling was on the wane, but it took just a few words from the former home secretary to reignite it, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK

'People are struggling': SNP MP calls out 'bizarre' King's Speech traditions

THE House of Commons door should be kept shut on Black Rod during the State Opening of Parliament, an SNP MP has said, as he teared into the…

The National (Scotland)

Hello, Michael Gove? I’d like to report a gang of extremists who are undermining British values

Destroying national morale, attacking democracy, inciting hatred … By its own definition, this government is so extreme it should be reported to itself, says George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK

SNP MP refuses to go to House of Lords to watch King's Speech

AN SNP MP has said he refused to go to the House of Lords to listen to the King’s Speech.

The National (Scotland)

Who and what is Black Rod? Parliamentary role explained as King's Speech takes place

Lady Usher of the Black Rod, Sarah Clarke, plays key role in royal proceeding

Evening Standard

Anti-monarchy protesters gather in London for State Opening of Parliament

ANTI-monarchy protesters have gathered in London for a major demonstration ahead of the State Opening of Parliament.

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King's speech: what is it and why does it matter?

Today, King Charles will give his first speech from the throne as monarch. He delivered the queen’s speech once as Prince of Wales, deputising in May 2022 for his mother, who could not attend. This is the first speech by a king since 1951, though on that occasion King George…

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King’s Speech to lay out PM Sunak’s plans on energy as UK election looms

Charles III gives the first King's Speech in more than 70 years Tuesday, formally opening the UK parliament with a run-down of his government's legislative plans as an election looms.

The National (Scotland)

Who is Black Rod and what is their role at the State Opening of Parliament?

THE ceremonial State Opening of Parliament is replete with eye-wateringly expensive and occasionally bemusing pageantry.

The Independent UK

King Charles III will preside over Britain’s State Opening of Parliament, where pomp meets politics

King Charles III is preparing to deliver the King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament

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Britain bans prosecution of past Catholic and Protestant killings in Northern Ireland

Twenty-five years after a Northern Ireland peace agreement, a controversial new law bans prosecution of crimes dating to the Troubles. Supporters deem it reconciliation. Victims see denial of justice.

Evening Standard

Government may look soft on crime with early release of foreign criminals, warns ex-Lord Chief Justice

Lords raised concerns that releasing foreign prisoners early sends the wrong message

The National (Scotland)

Anti-monarchy group vows to ‘move debate on’ with Edinburgh republican event

A PANEL discussion on the future of Scotland as a republic will aim to “move the debate on” and map out how society could be healthier with an…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish peer hailed for devolution role dies after collapsing outside Lords chamber

A SCOTTISH Labour peer has died aged 73 after collapsing just outside the House of Lords chamber.

The Independent UK

Leading Labour figure Lord Elder dies after collapsing outside chamber

Murray Elder was one of the world’s longest living heart transplant patients, having received his in 1988.

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar on course for collision with Keir Starmer over House of Lords reform

ANAS Sarwar is on a collision course with his UK boss after saying Labour must make reforming the House of Lords one of its top priorities if it…

The National (Scotland)

'Profoundly undemocratic': UK parliament objects to anti-monarchy protest

A CAMPAIGN group has accused the Metropolitan Police and Houses of Parliament of “suppressing peaceful protest” after objecting to a planned…

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