New Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has announced that her former leadership rivals Robert Jenrick and Priti Patel will be in her Shadow Cabinet.
Ms Badenoch was named Tory leader on Saturday, beating Mr Jenrick in a vote of Conservative members. Ms Patel was knocked out earlier in the contest.Ms Patel will be Shadow Foreign Secretary, and Mr Jenrick will take the Shadow Justice brief.This marks a return to front-bench politics for Ms Patel, who served as home secretary under Boris Johnson and secretary of state for international development under Theresa May.
She said: "I'd also like to pay a special tribute to Robert Jenrick, who has fought a great campaign."Rob, we have all been impressed by your energy and your determination. You and I know that we don't actually disagree on very much, and I have no doubt that you have a key role to play in our party for many years to come. "I would also like to thank all the other candidates: Priti, Mel, Tom and James, for your kind words and your many insights.
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