Sir Mel Stride replaced as shadow chancellor as Conservatives reshuffle top team
Summary
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch changed key members of her shadow cabinet ahead of the party conference in October. Andrew Griffith replaced Sir Mel Stride as shadow chancellor, while Claire Coutinho and Tom Tugendhat took over other top shadow roles.Key Facts
- Andrew Griffith became shadow chancellor, replacing Sir Mel Stride.
- Claire Coutinho moved from shadow energy secretary to shadow business secretary.
- Tom Tugendhat replaced Dame Priti Patel as shadow foreign secretary.
- Kemi Badenoch is the leader of the Conservative Party conducting the reshuffle.
- The reshuffle aims to create a new economic leadership team focused on growth and good financial management.
- Sir Mel Stride expressed gratitude for his time as shadow chancellor and plans to continue supporting the party from the back benches.
- The reshuffle comes before the Conservative Party conference planned for October 2026.
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