Robert Jenrick and Nigel FarageNigel Farage has declared Robert Jenrick will be his de-facto “shadow chancellor” within Reform UK.As Reform has promised major tax cuts, he will have to field intense scrutiny over just how their sums would add up without causing major upset to the markets.Jenrick also only defected to the party last month, having served as the official justice secretary for the Tories under Kemi Badenoch.Richard Tice was appointed to be the “shadow business, trade and energy secretary” and the title of future “deputy prime minister”.Reform is not the official opposition – that title belongs to the Tories, who have 116 MPs – and this does not mean anything in terms of the UK constitution.One of Reform’s own MPs, Lee Anderson, even slammed speculation of what the shadow cabinet could look like just last month.Responding to an X user who pointed out that early predictions did not include Anderson in the line-up for the senior team, Anderson said: “Thicko alert.“We cannot possibly have a shadow cabinet, we have spokespersons. I was made DWP Spokesperson last year. Carry on being a useful idiot for the Tory party, but you won’t get that safe seat you want. They’re laughing at you.”However, Labour has referred to the party as its main challenger, especially as Reform continue to lead in the polls.The appointments will be a test of Reform’s ability to prove it’s not just a one-man band but a party ready for power.There are currently nine Reform MPs, four of whom defected after being elected as Conservatives in the 2024 general election.Twenty-seven former Tory MPs have joined the rising right-wing party overall.This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates or follow HuffPost UK on X at @HuffPostUK or on Facebook.Related…Keir Starmer Slammed For ‘Bizarre’ Rant To European Allies About Reform And GreensMinister Tears Into Reform For Being ‘Retirement Home For Failed Tories’Starmer Takes Aim At Reform’s ‘Racist Rhetoric’ After MP Stood By Divisive Ads Complaint HuffPost UK – Athena2 – All Entries (Public) Read More