UK Parliament
Rt Hon James Cleverly MP

In Parliament

As Foreign Secretary, James responds to debates and answers MPs’ questions.

Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

James was appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs on 6 September 2022.

He has previously served as Secretary of State for Education, Minister of State (Minister for Europe) and as a joint Minister of State (Minister for the Middle East and North Africa) in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development.. 

For details of his areas of responsibility visit his page on the FCDO section of the UK Government website.

In Parliament
James Cleverly backs Government on Trident nuclear missile testing

James Cleverly backs the Defence Secretary on his decision not to release information that could jeopardise the security of the UK’s independent nuclear deterrent as it is not in the public or national interest to discuss these operations openly.
James Cleverly welcomes railway reforms and focus on passengers

James Cleverly welcomes railway reforms that will bring together train operating companies and Network Rail to provide a better service for commuters in Braintree.
Foreign Office Questions

James Cleverly highlights the importance of building a good working relationship with the incoming Presidency of the United States.
James Cleverly seeks assurances over future of activities on MOD Wethersfield site

Following the Secretary of State for Defence’s statement on the Defence Estate, James Cleverly asks him about the future of MOD Wethersfield and seeks assurances for the future of high-tech security businesses, air cadet flying and the headquarters and training functions of the Ministry of Defence police. 
James Cleverly calls on Government to encourage closer working between police and fire services

James Cleverly calls on the Government to do more to support police and fire services working more collaboratively.
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Maiden Speech

James Cleverly makes his maiden speech in the House of Commons.