Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has formed his “shadow” cabinet, in which some ministers have returned to the positions they held in the government before the parliamentary elections, reports Reuters.
A “shadow” cabinet is created so that under certain conditions the powers of a real government can be transferred to it. It is usually formed by the official opposition party.
According to the agency, Andrew Mitchell will be responsible for foreign policy in the “shadow” cabinet. James Cleverly will continue to act as the Home Secretary, and James Cartlidge will be in charge of defense issues.
“The Conservative Party has had a difficult election and it is important for us to regroup and reflect on the results,” ” said the new interim chairman Richard Fuller.
He added that the Conservative Party needed to take an honest look at its strengths and draw up a plan for areas where improvements could be made.
Recall that the ruling Conservative Party in Britain, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, suffered a defeat in the parliamentary elections for the first time in 14 years. Sunak announced that, in addition to the post of Prime Minister, he would leave the post of party leader.
Keir Starmer has been appointed the new Prime Minister of Britain.
