Is James Cleverly A-List?
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No — James Cleverly is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
2015C$0.1M
Elected MP for Braintree
Cleverly is elected as the Member of Parliament for Braintree.
2022B▲$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Appointed Foreign Secretary
Cleverly is appointed as the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.
2023B$0.5M+$0.2M
Appointed Home Secretary
Cleverly becomes Home Secretary.
2024B$0.7M+$0.19999999999999996M
Shadow Secretary of State
Cleverly is now Shadow Secretary of State.
2026B$1M+$0.30000000000000004M
Leading Conservative Figure
Cleverly is a key figure within the Conservative Party, shaping policy debates and solidifying his position in UK politics.
Last updated: February 25, 2026