James Cleverly appointed shadow housing secretary

By Matilda Battersby 2025-07-23T08:13:00

The former Tory leadership candidate has been a backbench MP for the past eight months

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has appointed Sir James Cleverly shadow housing secretary.

Cleverly, who was foreign and home secretary under the last government, stood as a rival leadership contender before Badenoch became Tory party leader eight months ago.

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