Politics · 31 August 2026

Tom Tugendhat to replace Priti Patel as shadow foreign secretary

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Dame Priti Patel is leaving her shadow foreign secretary role to take on a new Conservative Party international position. Her role will involve fortifying connections with like-minded political parties and centre-right organisations globally. Former security minister Tom Tugendhat is expected to replace her in Kemi Badenoch's upcoming reshuffle.

By BriefTea Editorial · 31 August 2026 at 4:45

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