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Wendy Alexander Announces Shadow Cabinet
Wendy Alexander has today announced Scottish the shadow cabinet.

Wendy Alexander said: 'With this new shadow cabinet of all the talents, this will be an effective and dedicated opposition.

'The make up of the new team reflects the breadth of experience in our ranks at Holyrood.

'Make no mistake this team will hold the minority administration to account and simultaneously reflect the real priorities of the people of Scotland.

'We will of course work with the new government and other parties where we believe they are working in the best interests of Scotland.

'But we will not let the Executive fail the Scottish people by ducking the real responsibilities of government.

'I am also very grateful to those who have served in government but who are moving on to new challenges.'

The Shadow Cabinet is as follows:

LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION: Wendy Alexander MSP

Shadow Minister for Parliamentary Business and Constitutional Issues: Jackie Baillie MSP

Chief Whip and Deputy Business Manager: Michael McMahon MSP

Shadow Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture: Malcolm Chisholm MSP

SHADOW CABINET SECRETARY FOR FINANCE AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH: Iain Gray MSP

Shadow Minister for Enterprise: Elaine Murray MSP

Shadow Minister for Energy and Tourism: Lewis Macdonald MSP

SHADOW CABINET SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC SERVICES: Andy Kerr MSP

Shadow Minister for Transport: Charlie Gordon MSP

SHADOW CABINET SECRETARY FOR EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING: Rhona Brankin MSP

Shadow Minister for Schools: Ken MacIntosh MSP

Shadow Minister for Children and Early Years: Mary Mulligan MSP

Spokesperson for Higher Education and Student Support: Richard Baker MSP

Spokesperson for Skills: John Park MSP

SHADOW CABINET SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING: Margaret Curran MSP

Shadow Minister for Public Health: Richard Simpson MSP

Shadow Minister for Communities: Johann Lamont MSP

Spokesperson for Sport: Frank McAveety MSP

SHADOW CABINET SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE: Pauline McNeill MSP

Shadow Minister for Community Safety: Paul Martin MSP

SHADOW CABINET SECRETARY FOR RURAL AFFAIRS, THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE: Sarah Boyack MSP

Shadow Minister for Environment: Des McNulty MSP

Shadow Minister for Rural Development: Karen Gillon MSP


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