Cameron’s return to politics a surprise but not bad news for Australia
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Cameron’s return to politics a surprise but not bad news for Australia

Former leader David Cameron’s appointment as UK foreign secretary after seven years in the political wilderness says one of two things about the current state of Britain’s Conservative government.

  • byRob Harris

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Bringing David Cameron back is a gamble with an uncertain pay-off
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Bringing David Cameron back is a gamble with an uncertain pay-off

For many,Cameron’s harsh austerity economics and his fateful decision to hold the Brexit vote remain the landmarks of his time in power:So why did Rishi Sunak bring him back in politics?

  • bySyliva Hui
David Cameron makes surprise return to high office as foreign secretary

David Cameron makes surprise return to high office as foreign secretary

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appointed Cameron in a cabinet shuffle in which he sacked Home Secretary Suella Braverman,a divisive figure who drew anger for accusing police of being too lenient with pro-Palestinian protesters.

  • byJill Lawless
Charles’ first King’s Speech will be full of political talking points

Charles’ first King’s Speech will be full of political talking points

The parliament opening speech is a chance for the British prime minister,who is trailing in opinion polls,to convince voters he is pursuing policies they want.

  • byEmily Ashton
Tory MP Crispin Blunt arrested on rape allegation

Tory MP Crispin Blunt arrested on rape allegation

Blunt was elected as an MP for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party for a constituency in southern England and is due to stand down at the next election.

  • bySachin Ravikumar
It’s a strange day in politics when a PM does the opposition’s hard work

It’s a strange day in politics when a PM does the opposition’s hard work

In defining the next UK general election as an opportunity for change,Rishi Sunak handed Labour the best soundbite of its campaign.

  • byGeorge Brandis
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The north shore private schoolgirl who brought down Boris Johnson

The north shore private schoolgirl who brought down Boris Johnson

British Labour MP Catherine West’s House of Commons question to then-prime minister Boris Johnson catapulted her into the public spotlight.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
Protester showers Keir Starmer in glitter as he sets out prime ministerial vision

Protester showers Keir Starmer in glitter as he sets out prime ministerial vision

Keir Starmer is on track to be the next British prime minister – and an encounter with a protester appears to have done him a favour,according to supporters.

  • byLatika Bourke
‘I won’t be lectured by countries doing less’:Sunak hits back at critics of green rollback

‘I won’t be lectured by countries doing less’:Sunak hits back at critics of green rollback

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak won’t take criticism from countries with less ambitious climate targets,after rolling back climate change measures in a bid to stay in power.

  • byLatika Bourke
Britain needs to explain PM’s green shift,says Australia’s high commissioner

Britain needs to explain PM’s green shift,says Australia’s high commissioner

Last month,British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was delaying the mandatory take-up of electric vehicles until 2035.

  • byLatika Bourke
Rebooted Sunak fires starting gun on de facto election campaign

Rebooted Sunak fires starting gun on de facto election campaign

There is speculation the British prime minister could go to the polls within the next 12 months,particularly if the country’s economy improves.

  • byLatika Bourke