Findlay shadow cabinet
Scottish shadow cabinet since 2024
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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, acted as the Leader of the Opposition until May 2026.
Findlay Shadow Cabinet | |
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Shadow Cabinet of Scotland | |
| 2024 – | |
.jpg) Findlay in 2026 | |
| Date formed | 8 October 2024 |
| People and organisations | |
Leader of the Opposition | Russell Findlay |
Member party | |
| History | |
Incoming formation | 2024 Scottish Conservatives leadership election |
Outgoing formation | 2026 Scottish Parliament election |
| Legislature term | 6th Scottish Parliament |
| Predecessor | Shadow Cabinet of Douglas Ross |
Background and formation
Findlay won the 2024 Scottish Conservatives leadership election, succeeding Douglas Ross who stood down after the 2024 general election.[1][2]
Appointments to the Shadow Cabinet and frontbench were reported as being expected to be made after the Conservative party conference.[3][4] Rachael Hamilton was appointed the Deputy Leader on 28 September.[5] Findlay appointed his Shadow Cabinet on 8 October.[6][7] It was confirmed that Craig Hoy would continue as the party chair for an interim period.[8]
Shadow Cabinet (2026–present)
| Second Findlay Shadow Cabinet | |||
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| Shadow Minister
Constituency |
Portfolio | Term | |
| Shadow Cabinet Secretaries | |||
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Russell Findlay
MSP for West Scotland |
Leader of the Scottish Conservatives | 2024–present |
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Rachael Hamilton | Deputy Leader | 2024–present
2026–present |
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Craig Hoy
MSP for Dumfriesshire |
Finance and Social Security | 2024–present |
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Miles Briggs | Health and Care | 2026–present |
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Murdo Fraser | Public Service Reform and Culture | 2026–present |
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Liam Kerr | Energy | 2026–present |
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Meghan Gallacher
MSP for Central Scotland |
Education and Equalities | 2026–present |
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Tim Eagle | Housing and Transport | 2026–present |
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Stephen Kerr | Justice | 2026–present |
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Finlay Carson | Rural Affairs and Environment | 2026–present |
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Alexander Burnett | Local Government | 2026–present |
Shadow Cabinet (2024–2026)
| Findlay Shadow Cabinet | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Minister
Constituency |
Portfolio | Term | |
| Shadow Cabinet Secretaries | |||
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Russell Findlay
MSP for West Scotland |
Leader of the Scottish Conservatives | 2024–present |
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Rachael Hamilton | Deputy Leader | 2024–present |
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Craig Hoy
MSP for South Scotland |
Finance and Local Government | 2024–present |
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Murdo Fraser | Business, Economy, Tourism and Culture | 2022–present |
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Sandesh Gulhane | Health and Social Care | 2021–present |
 |
Miles Briggs | Education and Skills | 2024–present |
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Douglas Lumsden | Net Zero and Energy | 2022–present |
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Liam Kerr | Justice | 2024–present |
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Liz Smith | Social Security | 2024–present |
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Meghan Gallacher
MSP for Central Scotland |
Housing | 2024–present |
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Sue Webber | Transport | 2024–present |
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Tim Eagle | Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Fishing | 2024–present |
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Alexander Burnett | Chief Whip | 2024–present |