A Suffolk MP has been appointed to two roles in Kemi Badenoch's Tory opposition, after she announced a reshuffle and a second shadow cabinet.
Conservative Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer will sit on the frontbench in his new role as Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Education and will also serve as an Opposition Whip.
The MP, who was elected in the 2024 General Election, will sit alongside fellow Suffolk MPs James Cartlidge, and Nick Timothy who have kept their roles as Shadow Defence Secretary of Shadow Justice Secretary respectively.
"It is a huge honour to have been asked by Kemi to serve as a Shadow Education Minister and Opposition Whip.
"Education has been at the heart of my career, from the Department for Education to the Centre for Social Justice and the Jobs Foundation.
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"I have seen how high standards, strong skills, and clear routes into work can transform lives.
"Here in Suffolk, families face real challenges securing the right SEND support, affording early years provision, and accessing the sport, music, and extra-curricular activities that help children discover their talents.
"Too many young people are written off before adult life has begun. The Conservatives are focused on giving every child the knowledge, confidence, and opportunity to succeed, and I will ensure Suffolk’s experiences are heard in my new role.
"My first duty remains to the people of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. I am back working hard in Parliament and across the constituency, and will continue to be a strong voice for our schools, families, businesses, and communities."
In Parliament's last term, the 38-year-old sat on the served as a member of the House of Commons Education Select Committee until he was suspended by the Conservatives after being charged with two counts of sexual assault.
In the summer, he was found not guilty and was reinstated as a Tory MP, having served as an independent MP for just over a year.
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