The new Conservative leader handed her rival the post of shadow justice secretary in a bid to draw a line under the four-month contest and turn her party's fire on the Labour Government.

New Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has announced that her former leadership rivals Robert Jenrick and Priti Patel will be in her Shadow Cabinet.

(Bloomberg) — New Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch appointed former leadership rivals including Mel Stride and Robert Jenrick to her shadow cabinet, in an effort to unite the UK’s fractured opposition party.

Kemi Badenoch's Tory leadership rival has accepted the role of shadow justice secretary, the BBC understands.

Kemi Badenoch has given Mel Stride the key Treasury brief and signalled a stunning comeback for Priti Patel - who will be covering foreign affairs.

Tom Tugendhat is not serving in Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet as the new Tory leader continued her appointments today.