Shadow Cabinet of Jackson Carlaw

While there is no Official Opposition in Holyrood, Jackson Carlaw, as leader of the largest party not in government, acts as the Leader of the Opposition. Carlaw was elected leader of the Scottish Conservatives in February 2020 and resigned in July 2020, and was succeeded by Douglas Ross.[1][2][3]

Carlaw Shadow Cabinet

Shadow Cabinet of Scotland
February 2020 – August 2020
Date formed18 February 2020
Date dissolved11 August 2020
People and organisations
Leader of the OppositionJackson Carlaw
Member party
  •   Scottish Conservatives
History
Legislature term(s)5th Scottish Parliament
PredecessorShadow Cabinet of Ruth Davidson
SuccessorShadow Cabinet of Douglas Ross

Carlaw had already served as acting leader of the Scottish Conservatives from August 2019 until his election win in February, following Ruth Davidson's resignation.[4] After he was appointed leader, he appointed members to his shadow cabinet.[5] Carlaw's cabinet dissolved on 11 August 2020 by the Shadow Cabinet of Douglas Ross.

Shadow Cabinet
Carlaw Shadow Cabinet[6][7]
Portfolio Officeholder Portrait Term
Leader of the Scottish Conservatives Jackson Carlaw MSP Feb. 2020 – Aug. 2020
Deputy Leader of the Scottish Conservatives Liam Kerr MSP Feb. 2020 – Aug. 2020
Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Justice Feb. 2020 – Aug. 2020
Deputy Leader of the Scottish Conservatives Annie Wells MSP Feb. 2020 – Aug. 2020
Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Feb. 2020 – Aug. 2020
Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance Donald Cameron MSP Feb. 2020 – Aug. 2020
Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Constitution and External Affairs Murdo Fraser MSP Feb. 2020 – Aug. 2020
Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Strategy Adam Tomkins MSP Feb. 2020 – Aug. 2020
Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health Miles Briggs MSP Feb. 2020 – Aug. 2020
Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education Jamie Greene MSP Feb. 2020 – Aug. 2020
Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture Maurice Golden MSP Feb. 2020 – Aug. 2020
Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Business, Infrastructure and Transport Dean Lockhart MSP Feb. 2020 – Aug. 2020
Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism Rachael Hamilton MSP Feb. 2020 – Aug. 2020
Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Communities and Social Security Graham Simpson MSP Feb. 2020 – Aug. 2020
Scottish Conservative Chief Whip Liz Smith MSP Feb. 2020 – Aug. 2020

References
  1. "Jackson Carlaw elected leader of Scottish Conservatives". the Guardian. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  2. "Jackson Carlaw resigns as leader of the Scottish Conservatives". ITV News. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  3. "ross elected leader - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  4. "Scottish Conservatives: Jackson Carlaw succeeds Ruth Davidson as leader". BBC News. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  5. "Jackson announces new shadow cabinet". Graham Simpson. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  6. "Jackson Carlaw removes rival Michelle Ballantyne from shadow cabinet". Holyrood Website. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  7. Stephen, Phyllis (18 February 2020). "Jackson Carlaw completes his new parliamentary team". The Edinburgh Reporter. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
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