Kemi Badenoch Overhauls Conservative Leadership, Sacking Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride
By Editor • August 31, 2026 • 1 min read
In a bold shake-up, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has dismissed shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride, appointing the more right-leaning Andrew Griffith in his place. This significant reshuffle signals Badenoch's determination to revitalize her team as concerns about performance loom over the party.
Stride's departure follows the recent sacking of Dame Priti Patel as shadow foreign secretary, with Tom Tugendhat stepping in. A senior Conservative source emphasized that the reshuffle aims to redefine the party's economic policy and enhance its leadership.
Griffith, described as a pragmatic advocate for growth, will be supported by Claire Coutinho as deputy shadow chancellor, focusing on translating economic strategies into improved living standards. Richard Fuller is tasked with fiscal discipline, forming the core of the new Conservative Economic Unit intended to drive the party's economic agenda forward.
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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