David Cameron explains his return to politics as foreign secretary

Britain faces “daunting challenges” ahead, David Cameron warned, as he said he was returning to government because he believed in “public service”. Speaking for the first time since being appointed foreign secretary, Cameron said that he hoped that his six years as prime minister would give him some “useful experience and contacts” in his new role. “I want to do everything to strengthen our alliances, to work with our friends, to build those vital partnerships and to make sure our country is secure and prosperous in a difficult and dangerous world.” Asked about his public criticism of Sunak over scrapping HS2 Cameron said he had tried to keep “quiet about politics” since leaving office. He said that it was “hard enough being prime minister without having your predecessors endlessly giving a running commentary”. Cameron added: “Of course I’ve disagreed with some individual decisions but politics is a team enterprise. I’ve decided to join this team, because I believe Rishi Sunak is a