Analysis: Europe Correspondent Mei Heron on a dramatic day of politics in the UK which saw former PM David Cameron suddenly return as Foreign Minister despite not even being an MP.
Imagine if Christopher Luxon became prime minister and brought back John Key as foreign minister.
Yes, that's likely where the analogy ends, but it's a good way to demonstrate just how David Cameron's 'wild', 'shocking', and 'astounding' political comeback has been received in the UK.
Former PM Cameron was not even a sitting politician and has had to become a member of the House of Lords to be appointed a minister.
Today, the headlines should have been about the sacking of controversial Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who created multiple headaches for the UK Government when she described activists as "tofu-eating wokerati" and said that being homeless was a "lifestyle choice".
More recently, she wrote a newspaper opinion piece criticising police handling of recent pro-Palestinian protests, saying the force was more lenient on left-wing groups.
That seemed to be the final straw for Downing St — and Rishi Sunak sent her packing from the front benches.
But that could make one of his major headaches even worse.
Deep divisions exist in his party, which now may intensify.
Braverman was the figurehead of his party's right wing faction, and they likely won't take her demotion lying down.
However, it is right for Cameron, who first became UK prime minister 13 years ago, to be the main talking point.
The decision to bring him in is being seen as a Hail Mary to save a deeply unpopular sinking government which looks likely to lose next year's election.
Cameron is not only experienced, but is seen as a level-headed, centrist figure — a good hint as to where this government may be trying to head.
Last week, Sunak was being criticised for being weak and indecisive; today, he's being hailed as bold and courageous.
It's quite the turnaround.
But critics argue it's a move borne out of sheer desperation, saying the return of a former prime minister is hardly inspiring.
Let's remember, Lord Cameron isn't a man without controversial baggage either… Brexit, anyone?
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