 from February to July 2022. Another foreign affairs role that he took on was Minister of State for Europe and North America in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) from February to July 2022. Then he became chairman of the Conservative party together with Ben Elliot from July 2019 till February 2020 while also serving the role of Minister without Portfolio. Asked in 2015 who should succeed David Cameron as leader of the Conservatives, he replied: "Me." On May 28 2019, Cleverly put his hat on the ring to succeed Theresa May as leader of the){kind=link}
JAMES CLEVERLY plays a very important role in the UK’s foreign affairs as he holds the role of Foreign Secretary.
Let’s get to know more about the Tory MP, James Cleverly.
James Cleverly – born on September 4 1969 – is the member of Parliament for the Essex constituency of Braintree.
He is originally from Lewisham, South East London.
Before becoming an MP, he worked in magazine and online publishing, and since 1991 has also served in the Territorial Army, currently holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.