In the wake of electoral defeat, British Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak unveiled his shadow cabinet on Monday, reshuffling roles and addressing key departures. The announcement comes as the party grapples with its worst electoral performance in recent history, which saw numerous high-profile ministers lose their seats.



Andrew Mitchell has been tapped to temporarily oversee foreign policy matters, filling the void left by David Cameron's resignation. The interim shadow cabinet aims to mirror the structure of the governing body, providing a counterpoint to the newly elected Labour government.

Sunak, who stepped down as Prime Minister following the election, acknowledged responsibility for the party's poor showing. The Conservative defeat was particularly stark, with a record number of cabinet members, including former Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, failing to retain their seats.

Richard Holden, who narrowly held onto his constituency by a mere 20 votes, relinquished his position as Conservative Party Chairman. In his resignation letter, Holden emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of the election campaign, suggesting that fresh perspectives would be beneficial.

The reconfigured shadow cabinet sees James Cleverly maintaining his oversight of home affairs, while James Cartlidge takes on defence responsibilities. Chris Philp steps into the role of Shadow Leader of the House of Commons, replacing Penny Mordaunt, who lost her seat. Kemi Badenoch, previously in charge of business, now heads the "levelling up" portfolio.

Jeremy Hunt retains his position handling finance, and Oliver Dowden, formerly deputy Prime Minister, transitions to deputy leader of the opposition.

Richard Fuller, the new interim Chairman, stressed the importance of regrouping and critically examining the party's performance across the country. He called for a candid assessment of the Conservative Party's strengths and areas for improvement as they navigate this challenging period in opposition.