Hereford and South Herefordshire MP Jesse Norman has been named shadow leader of the Commons in the new shadow Cabinet announced by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.

The position involves working with the Leader of the House to arrange Commons business, and holding the government to account in how it runs the House.

Earlier Mr Norman welcomed Ms Badenoch's leadership election win, announced at the weekend.

RELATED NEWS:

An early backer of Ms Badenoch's leadership bid, he wrote in the Daily Telegraph in July that she was able "to draw the best from the past but galvanise fresh energies and set a new direction" for the party.

Commenting now, Mr Norman said: "This is a great step forward, and all the better for seeing another glass ceiling smashed.

"But now the work really begins, as Kemi and the wider party begin the process of renewal."

What are your thoughts?

You can send a letter to the editor to have your say by clicking here.

Letters should not exceed 250 words and local issues take precedence.

Mr Norman has held several previous government posts including at the Transport, Foreign Office and Treasury departments.

Robert Jenrick, Ms Badenoch's opponent in the final leadership ballot of party members and who owns a manor house in Herefordshire, has meanwhile been made shadow justice secretary.