Overview

• The reshuffle marks Badenoch’s first frontbench reorganisation since she became Conservative leader in November 2024.
• Sir James Cleverly is appointed shadow housing secretary to challenge Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner on council tax and housebuilding targets.
• Edward Argar steps down as shadow health secretary for medical recovery and is succeeded by Stuart Andrew.
• Kevin Hollinrake moves from the housing brief to become Conservative Party chairman, taking on organisational oversight.
• A full list of new shadow cabinet appointments has been published to reinforce party unity and sharpen policy focus.