Cleverly Set to Return to Tory Front Bench as Shadow Housing Secretary
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 22 – Sir James Cleverly returns to a senior shadow cabinet role to challenge Labour on housing after Edward Argar's health-related resignation amid Conservative struggles in polls and local elections.
- On Tuesday, Kemi Badenoch made changes to her Conservative frontbench team, with Sir James Cleverly rejoining as the shadow housing secretary.
- The reshuffle followed Edward Argar's resignation for health reasons and Badenoch's wider strategy to strengthen her team after becoming leader in November 2024.
- Cleverly, a former foreign and home secretary who lost the Tory leadership race last year, will challenge Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner on housing and local government issues.
- Badenoch stated that the adjustments are part of the party's ongoing efforts to refresh its policies and promote cohesion, while insiders indicate the reshuffle primarily serves to ensure all positions are occupied.
- Despite these adjustments, observers agree the reshuffle will not significantly alter the Conservatives' electoral fortunes amid ongoing struggles in opinion polls.
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