James Cleverly, a former British Home Secretary, has emerged as the frontrunner in the Conservative Party leadership race. He is poised to become the next Leader of the Opposition, a position he would assume after the final round of voting on November 2nd. Cleverly’s centrist stance and strong showing at the recent party conference have positioned him as a favorite to win, potentially attracting the support of eliminated candidates like Tom Tugendhat and Mel Stride.
Home Secretary James Cleverly has expressed continued support for Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley despite his defense of an officer who threatened an antisemitism campaigner with arrest during a pro-Palestine demonstration. Cleverly emphasized the need to rebuild trust within the Jewish community and ensure that individuals can live their lives freely in London without intimidation or fear.
The UK government’s controversial Rwanda asylum deportation plan has cleared Parliament, with the House of Lords ending the deadlock on Monday. Home Secretary James Cleverly called it a “landmark moment” and vowed to get flights off the ground soon. The legislation aims to prevent legal challenges to the scheme, which has been criticized by opposition parties and human rights groups.
