James Cleverly, Minister of State for Europe and North America, answers MPs’ questions to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
James was appointed Shadow Home Secretary following the General Election in July 2024.
James had served as Home Secretary since November 2023. Prior to that, he had served as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs since September 2022, having previously served as Secretary of State for Education, Minister for Europe at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Minister for Middle East and North Africa and as joint Minister of State in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development.
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James Cleverly, Minister for Europe and North America, responds to a Westminster Hall debate on gender specific religious persecution and assures MPs that freedom of religion or belief and gender rights will remain at the forefront of the Government’s international efforts.
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James Cleverly, Minister for Europe and North America, moves legislation to implement sanctions aimed at encouraging Russia to cease all actions within Ukraine or that threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine.