James Cleverly, a British Conservative politician, has been in the news for announcing that failed asylum seekers, including those from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria, who cannot safely return to their homeland, will now be considered. Additionally, he has been vocal about preventing anti-abortion protesters from gathering within 200 meters of hospitals. Cleverly has also faced criticism for his handling of policies and has been involved in discussions with British and Irish officials regarding the movement of asylum seekers between the UK and Ireland.
Born on September 4, 1969, James Spencer Cleverly has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Braintree since 2015. He served as Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party alongside Ben Elliot from 2019 to 2020. Cleverly is known for his involvement in various policy discussions and has been an active voice in addressing issues related to asylum seekers, abortion protests, and other political matters.
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James Cleverly has announced that failed asylum seekers - including those from Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria who can't safely return to their homeland - will now be considered
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