Kemi Badenoch sacks Mel Stride as shadow chancellor
By The BriefBrief
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch removed Mel Stride as shadow chancellor and promoted former Sky executive Andrew Griffith. The change is presented as part of Badenoch’s effort to close a polling gap with Reform and Labour.
WHO:Kemi Badenoch
WHAT:Badenoch removed Mel Stride as shadow chancellor and promoted Andrew Griffith to the role.
WHEN:Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:Badenoch made the personnel change as she seeks to close the polling gap with Reform and Labour.
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