The UK Conservative Party is undergoing a shadow cabinet reshuffle amid internal speculation and dissatisfaction. Ed Argar has stepped down as Shadow Health Secretary following a health scare earlier this summer, and Stuart Andrew has been appointed to replace him. Neil O’Brien has been promoted to the shadow cabinet in a policy development role. Despite rumors, Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride is expected to remain in his position. Alan Mak, former Shadow Secretary for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), declined an alternative role to focus on constituency matters. The reshuffle has prompted criticism from Labour sources, who argue that leadership changes will not address the party's long-standing issues after 14 years in opposition. Additionally, reports indicate that Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s staff have been relocated to a windowless office as part of the reshuffle process.