Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has become the target of a fierce online backlash after claiming he has the solutions to “fix” Britain, despite his role in the Conservative government that many blame for the country’s current problems.
In an attempt to present himself as the answer to the nation’s woes, Cleverly suggested he had a plan to repair “broken Britain.” But social media users quickly pointed out the irony—Cleverly has been a senior member of the government responsible for the last 14 years of Conservative leadership.
One of the sharpest responses came from Edwin Hayward on X (formerly Twitter), who mocked Cleverly’s claim, saying: “It’s like an arsonist handing you a cup of water and saying, ‘Good luck with that fire I just started.’” The tweet resonated with many who see the Conservatives as the architects of the country’s decline, from austerity policies to Brexit chaos and the mishandling of the pandemic.
Henry Morris, another social media user, sarcastically added: “So James Cleverly says he can fix ‘Broken Britain’? I must have missed him resigning from the government that broke it in the first place.”
The growing frustration was echoed by Damian Low, who bluntly tweeted: “We’re not stupid, James. The Tories broke Britain, and no one believes you’ve got the answer to fix it now.”
This wave of criticism highlights a deep-rooted skepticism toward Conservative ministers trying to reposition themselves as problem-solvers after years of presiding over public service cuts, rising living costs, and a struggling NHS. For many, Cleverly’s promise to fix “broken Britain” feels like a political playbook that’s no longer working—leaving voters tired of empty promises and desperate for real change.
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