James Cleverly is a British politician and member of the Conservative Party. He has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Braintree since 2015. Cleverly has held various positions in government, including Minister of State for Europe and North America, where he focused on international relations and trade. Born on April 4, 1969, in London, Cleverly has a background in the military, having served in the British Army. He studied at Brunel University and has been involved in politics for many years, advocating for issues such as education, security, and economic growth.