Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade explained

Post:Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade
Appointer:Leader of the Opposition
Inaugural:Barry Gardiner
Formation:14 July 2016
Abolished:4 September 2023
Website:The Shadow Cabinet

In British politics, the Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade was a position within the opposition's shadow cabinet that dealt with issues surrounding UK trade negotiations. If elected, the person designated as Shadow Secretary of State may have been slated to serve as the new Secretary of State. The final officeholder was Nick Thomas-Symonds.

List of Shadow Secretaries of State for International Trade

Namewidth=60PortraitTerm of officeLength of termPolitical partyShadow Cabinet
Barry Gardiner[1] 14 July 20166 April 2020LabourCorbyn
Emily Thornberry[2] 6 April 202029 November 2021LabourStarmer
Nick Thomas-Symonds[3] 29 November 20214 September 2023Labour

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Barry Gardiner . UK Parliament . 2 December 2021.
  2. Web site: Emily Thornberry . UK Parliament . 2 December 2021.
  3. Web site: Nick Thomas-Symonds . UK Parliament . 2 December 2021.

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