Ross shadow cabinet


While there is no Official Opposition in Holyrood, Douglas Ross, as leader of the largest party not in government, acted as the Leader of the Opposition. Ross was appointed leader of the Scottish Conservatives in August 2020, but was not a member of the Scottish Parliament, so Ruth Davidson served as the opposition leader until he was elected in the May 2021 election.
Ross appointed his first Shadow Cabinet on 11 August 2020, which was led by Davidson. After his election to the parliament in the 2021 election, he made a reshuffle of his existing cabinet, which he then led.

Second Shadow Cabinet (2021–2023)

PortfolioOfficeholderTerm
LeaderDouglas Ross2021–present
COVID RecoveryMurdo Fraser2021–present
Finance and EconomyLiz Smith2021–present
Education and SkillsOliver Mundell2021–2022
Education and SkillsStephen Kerr2022–present
Health and Social CareSandesh Gulhane2021–present
JusticeJamie Greene2021–present
Net Zero, Energy and TransportLiam Kerr2021–present
Social Justice, Housing and Local GovernmentMiles Briggs2021–present
Rural Affairs and IslandsRachael Hamilton2021–present
Constitution, External Affairs and CultureDonald Cameron2021–present
Chief WhipStephen Kerr2021–present