Shadow Cabinet Rumour Mill Sending Tories Into Reshuffle Speculation Spiral – Guido Fawkes

Shadow Cabinet Rumour Mill Sending Tories Into Reshuffle Speculation Spiral

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There is a little communications uncertainty ahead of the Tory reshuffle this afternoon – the lack of any concrete moves has set off a powder keg of media and parliamentary speculation. And unsurprisingly some dissatisfaction in Guido’s inbox at the mooted moves…

This sums up the hypothetical state of play – though Guido should emphasise this is based on internal or media rumour and not yet confirmed. Stride is said to be safe as Shadow Chancellor – a question is continually raised there over his position on various economic issues. The Tories say Cleverly will be returning – a nugget briefed to the BBC this morning – with no follow up as yet. Ed Argar has stepped down as Shadow Health Secretary – this was expected and is a voluntary move. There is a wild rumour going around (via The Telegraph) that Badenoch loyalist Rachel Maclean is set to replace Lord True as Shadow Leader of the Lords. Many Tories think that simply can’t be right…

It’s all but confirmed that Kevin Hollinrake is set to become party chairman. Stuart Andrew’s fate is said to hang in the balance with either an exit or a promotion on the cards. So far there has only been an exchange of letters with Argar before official confirmations this afternoon. Tories – not to mention the hacks – are madly discussing the rumours and are increasingly antsy. Wouldn’t it be better just to stick it all out there…