Kemi Badenoch Unveils New Conservative Leadership Team

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Robert Jenrick has accepted the role of shadow justice secretary in Kemi Badenoch's new shadow cabinet, as she seeks to unite the Conservative Party by appointing former leadership rivals and figures from different party wings. Badenoch is also expected to appoint Dame Priti Patel as shadow foreign secretary and Mel Stride as shadow chancellor. Despite past tensions, Jenrick and Badenoch have expressed mutual respect and a commitment to party unity. The full shadow cabinet announcement is anticipated soon, with other key appointments including Laura Trott as shadow education secretary.
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