Indian-origin Priti Patel picked as shadow foreign secretary by UK’s new Conservative leader

Kemi Badenoch, the new Conservative Party leader, has appointed Priti Patel as shadow foreign secretary. Patel, who previously served as home secretary, will be joined by other Indian-origin MPs in Badenoch’s shadow cabinet, including Claire Coutinho, who retains her role as shadow energy secretary. Badenoch aims to unify the party and hold the Labour government accountable.