Kemi Badenoch’s major shadow cabinet reshuffle – what we know

• Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is expected to conduct a major shadow cabinet reshuffle this week following Sir James Cleverly's decision to quit to run for London mayor.
• Speculation is mounting over the futures of Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel and Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride as senior figures face potential demotion.
• Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith is the favourite to replace Sir Mel Stride, while Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp could be moved to foreign affairs.
• The overhaul is also prompted by Claire Coutinho going on maternity leave and Julia Lopez shadowing a department recently scrapped by Andy Burnham.
• Rising stars and key Tory figures including Andrew Bowie, Harriet Cross, Katie Lam, Jack Rankin, and Robbie Moore are under consideration for new shadow roles.

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Two key Tory names under threat as Kemi Badenoch prepares for major reshuffle