The joint chair of the Conservative Party says Priti Patel is 'a talent' as it emerges she is to become the shadow foreign secretary in Kemi Badenoch's cabinet. Nigel Huddleston adds, 'She's loved by many members of the party and across the country'.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch last night told her new shadow cabinet to take the fight to Labour , as she prepared for her first Commons clash with Sir Keir Starmer this afternoon.
‘We need to very substantially reduce legal migration, aim to end illegal entry to the UK and remove those with no right to be here – especially criminals,’ he said. ‘Nothing can be allowed to stand in the way of this critical mission.’The new leader has given Mel Stride the key Treasury brief and signalled a stunning comeback for Priti Patel - who will be covering foreign affairs
And Mrs Badenoch’s former leadership rival Robert Jenrick started his role as shadow justice secretary by demanding an apology from Labour for releasing prisoners early, adding: ‘The only group this Labour Government’s popularity has increased with is criminals.’ Mrs Badenoch’s former leadership rival Robert Jenrick started his role as shadow justice secretary by demanding an apology from Labour for releasing prisoners early, adding: ‘The only group this Labour Government’s popularity has increased with is criminals’
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