Findlay shadow cabinet
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 frontbench|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 [United Kingdom general election|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.