She has been rewarded with a promotion to shadow education secretary.Born in Oxted, Surrey, she attended a state school before going on to study history and economics at Oxford University.She cites Sir John Major as an inspiration in her decision to join the Conservative Party in her teens.

Kemi Badenoch has announced her shadow cabinet following her victory over Robert Jenrick in the Tory leadership race. She said the line-up “draws on the talents of people from across the Conservative Party,