Kemi Badenoch has appointed Chris Philp as shadow home secretary in her newly formed shadow cabinet amid efforts to unite the Conservative Party after their recent electoral defeat. The cabinet features several key figures, including Robert Jenrick as shadow justice secretary and Mel Stride as shadow chancellor. Badenoch emphasized a meritocratic approach in her appointments, which include former leadership contenders. However, concerns linger over potential divisions as many in the party express dissatisfaction with the lack of representation for the right wing, amid ongoing tensions from the recent leadership contest.