Braverman was dismissed from her position following her criticism of the police’s leniency towards pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
On Monday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak dismissed Home Secretary Suella Braverman due to increasing pressure on him to take action against her. Learn more about Braverman and the reasons behind her dismissal.
What led to her termination?
Braverman’s departure from her position was announced by the government as part of a cabinet reshuffle in preparation for an upcoming general election. However, her dismissal followed criticism from both the Conservative Party and the opposition Labour Party. Following pro-Palestinian demonstrations in London, she penned an article for The Times of London, published on Thursday, where she accused the police of bias and leniency towards pro-Palestinian protests.
Sunak faced criticism for not dismissing Braverman, who had violated the ministerial code by not consulting his office before publishing an article. Despite referring to the protesters as “pro-Palestinian mobs” and “hate marchers,” Braverman received initial support from
Who is Suella Braverman?
Suella Braverman, a prominent figure in British politics, assumed the role of secretary of state in the Home Department under the leadership of former Prime Minister Liz Truss in September 2022. However, her tenure faced a setback when she was compelled to resign shortly after due to allegations of breaching regulations by utilizing her personal email account to transmit an official document. Nevertheless, she regained her position as the head of the Home Department when Rishi Sunak assumed the role of prime minister.
Who is the new home secretary?
As a result of Braverman’s dismissal, Sunak made the decision to appoint James Cleverly as the new home secretary, leading to a reshuffle.
