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Shadow Cabinet Of Russell Findlay
The Shadow Cabinet of Russell Findlay was formed on 8 October 2024, after the election of Russell Findlay as Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party on 27 September 2024. While there is no Official Opposition in Holyrood, Findlay, as leader of the largest party not in government, acts as the Leader of the Opposition. Background and formation Findlay won the 2024 Scottish Conservatives leadership election, succeeding Douglas Ross who stood down after the 2024 general election. Appointments to the Shadow Cabinet and frontbench were reported as being expected to be made after the Conservative party conference. Rachael Hamilton was appointed the Deputy Leader on 28 September. Findlay appointed his Shadow Cabinet on 8 October. It was confirmed that Craig Hoy would continue as the party chair for an interim period. Shadow Cabinet (2024–present) Junior shadow ministers {, class="wikitable" ! colspan="4" , Shadow junior ministers , - !Position !Shadow minister , - , De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
6th Scottish Parliament
The 6th Scottish Parliament was elected at the 2021 Scottish Parliament election. It was opened with the Escort to the Crown of Scotland Parade and Speech from the Throne on 2 October 2021. Composition Government parties denoted with bullets (•) Leadership * Presiding Officer: Alison Johnstone ( Independent) * Deputy Presiding Officers: Annabelle Ewing ( SNP), Liam McArthur ( Lib Dems) Government * First Minister: Nicola Sturgeon ( SNP) (until 28 March 2023) Humza Yousaf ( SNP) (29 March 2023-7 May 2024) John Swinney ( SNP) (starting 8 May 2024) * Deputy First Minister: John Swinney ( SNP) (until 28 March 2023) Shona Robison ( SNP) (29 March 2023-8 May 2024) Kate Forbes ( SNP) (starting 8 May 2024) * Minister for Parliamentary Business: George Adam ( SNP) May 2021-May 2024 Jamie Hepburn May 2024 - Present Opposition * Leader of the Opposition: Russell Findlay ( Conservatives) * Secondary Opposition Leader: Anas Sarwar ( Labour) * Tertiary Op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
