Badenoch aims to add heft - and name recognition - to shadow cabinet

In a mini reshuffle, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed former leadership rival Sir James Cleverly to the shadow cabinet. Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Party chair, aims to add heft and name recognition to the team. Cleverly, a former foreign secretary, will now serve as shadow communities and local government secretary, replacing Lee Anderson. This move is seen as an effort to bolster the party's front bench and capitalize on Cleverly's experience and profile. The reshuffle also includes the departure of Trudy Harrison, who has been replaced by Gillian Keegan as environment secretary. This change is part of Badenoch's strategy to strengthen the Conservative Party's leadership team and enhance its public profile ahead of the next general election. The article highlights the ongoing efforts by the Tory party to strategically position its shadow cabinet and build a strong, recognizable team to challenge the current government.