David Cameron, who serves as the British foreign secretary, discussed reports that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak invited him to lead Britain’s foreign policy operations. The invitation reportedly came during a private November meeting, and Cameron said he would have instinctively accepted the offer when it was extended.
Cameron described that Sunak’s private consultation touched on questions of national strategy, and in that moment the idea of heading the Foreign Office was proposed. The discussion carried on longer than Camero n originally expected, with Sunak asking whether Cameron wanted to stay engaged after the initial conversation ended. The foreign secretary noted that he felt drawn to the role, yet he paused to reflect before giving an answer. He also highlighted the encouraging stance of his family, who backed his interest in taking on the position.
Cameron added that family members had mostly positive views and recognized his strong interest in the portfolio, with their support helping shape his decision-making process.
Earlier, the British Foreign Office leadership indicated that London anticipated foreign aid to Ukraine would hold steady at the same level in the upcoming year, signaling continuity in a major policy area.
The political discourse also included earlier remarks from Boris Johnson, who created attention by referring to a controversial figure in stark terms and accusing him of intimidation, reflecting ongoing tensions in the broader political arena.