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While there is no Official Opposition in Holyrood, Ruth Davidson, as leader of the largest party not in government, acts as the Leader of the Opposition. She formed her shadow cabinet following the 2016 Scottish Parliament election, where the Scottish Conservatives replaced Scottish Labour as the largest non-governing party.
Davidson Shadow Cabinet | |
|---|---|
 Shadow Cabinet of Scotland | |
| 2016 – 2019 | |
 | |
| Date formed | 5 May 2016 |
| Date dissolved | 29 August 2019 |
| People and organisations | |
| Leader of the Opposition | Ruth Davidson (2016–2018) Jackson Carlaw (2018–2019) [a] Ruth Davidson (2019) |
| Member party | |
| History | |
| Election(s) | 2016 |
| Legislature term(s) | 5th Scottish Parliament |
| Predecessor | Shadow Cabinet of Kezia Dugdale |
| Successor | Shadow Cabinet of Jackson Carlaw |
History edit
Davidson was elected Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party in the 2011 leadership election.[1] She led the secondary opposition frontbench from 2011 until the 2016 Scottish Parliament election. In the election, the Scottish Conservatives replaced the Scottish Labour as the largest party not in government.[2]
In 2018, Davidson and her partner, Jen Wilson, announced they were expecting a baby.[3] From 15 September 2018 to 3 May 2019, she went on leave and her opposition cabinet was led by Jackson Carlaw.[4]
In 2019, Davidson resigned as Conservative leader and her shadow cabinet dissolved.[5]
Shadow Cabinet edit
Davidson Shadow Cabinet[6][7][8] edit | ||
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Officeholder | Term |
| Leader | Ruth Davidson | 2016–2020 |
| Deputy Leader | Jackson Carlaw | 2016–2020 |
| Europe and External Affairs | ||
| Culture and Tourism | 2016–2017 | |
| Rachael Hamilton | 2017–2020 | |
| Finance | Murdo Fraser | 2016–2020 |
| Economy, Jobs and Fair Work | Dean Lockhart | 2016–2020 |
| Health and Sport | Donald Cameron | 2016–2017 |
| Miles Briggs | 2017–2020 | |
| Education and Skills | Liz Smith | 2016–2020 |
| Constitution | Adam Tomkins | 2016–2020 |
| Social Security | 2016–2018 | |
| Michelle Ballantyne | 2018–2020 | |
| Justice | Douglas Ross | 2016–2017 |
| Liam Kerr | 2017–2020 | |
| Rural Economy and Connectivity | Peter Chapman | 2016–2020 |
| Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform | Maurice Golden | 2016–2017 |
| Donald Cameron | 2017–2020 | |
| Chief Whip | John Lamont | 2016–2017 |
| Maurice Golden | 2017–2020 | |
References edit
Notes edit
- ^ Jackson Carlaw served as acting Leader of the Opposition while Davidson was on leave.
Citations edit
- ^ "Ruth Davidson elected new Scottish Conservative leader". BBC News. 2011-11-04. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
- ^ "Scottish Conservatives to be second largest party at Holyrood". BBC News. 2016-05-06. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
- ^ "Ruth Davidson announces she is pregnant". BBC News. 2018-04-26. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
- ^ "Ruth Davidson gives birth to baby boy". BBC News. 2018-10-26. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
- ^ "Ruth Davidson quits as Scottish Tory leader citing Brexit and family". the Guardian. 2019-08-29. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
- ^ Scottish Conservative Shadow Cabinet: Ruth Davidson announces new team. Holyrood, 19 May 2016.
- ^ "Ruth Davidson unveils reshuffled Scottish Tory shadow cabinet". Holyrood magazine. 2017-06-28. Archived from the original on 21 June 2018. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
- ^ "Shadow cabinet role for former Selkirkshire councillor Michelle Ballantyne". The Southern Reporter. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 2021-01-21.