UK politics live: Badenoch says Partygate row overblown as she makes first senior appointment as leader

Kemi Badenoch argues that the Partygate scandal was exaggerated and individuals should not have been fined for regular lockdown activities. The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, admits fault in promising no tax rises during the election due to a financial deficit left by the previous Conservative government. Rebecca Harris appointed as Conservative chief whip by Badenoch, with more shadow cabinet appointments expected in the near future.

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