Scottish Conservative Shadow Cabinet: Ruth Davidson announces new team

Ruth Davidson has announced the Scottish Conservative shadow cabinet for the next session of the Scottish Parliament.

The shadow team mirrors the new portfolio structure announced by Nicola Sturgeon for her new cabinet.

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said: “The Scottish Conservatives have brought a fresh team to the Scottish Parliament and this new shadow cabinet is proof of that. It is a blend of experience and new talent who are ready and raring to go."

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“This team brings talent and expertise from outside the parliament into the elected politics of Scotland.

“They will do the job that people in Scotland want to see from us – holding the SNP to account, putting forward positive policy alternatives and ensuring that, through strong opposition, we get better government.”​

Shadow team

Leader – Ruth Davidson

Chief whip – John Lamont

Deputy leader and shadow cabinet secretary for culture, tourism and external affairs – Jackson Carlaw

Shadow cabinet secretary for finance – Murdo Fraser

Shadow cabinet secretary for economy, jobs and fair work – Dean Lockhart

Shadow cabinet secretary for health and sport – Donald Cameron

Shadow cabinet secretary for education and skills – Liz Smith

Shadow cabinet secretary for communities, social security, the constitution and equalities – Adam Tomkins

Shadow cabinet secretary for justice – Douglas Ross

Shadow cabinet secretary for rural economy and connectivity – Peter Chapman

Shadow cabinet secretary for the environment, climate change and land reform – Maurice Golden