While there is no Official Opposition in Holyrood, Ruth Davidson, as leader of the largest party not in government, acts as the Leader of the Opposition. She formed her shadow cabinet following the 2016 Scottish Parliament election, where the Scottish Conservatives replaced Scottish Labour as the largest non-governing party.
History Davidson was elected Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party in the 2011 leadership election. She led the secondary opposition frontbench from 2011 until the 2016 Scottish Parliament election. In the election, the Scottish Conservatives replaced the Scottish Labour as the largest party not in government.
In 2018, Davidson and her partner, Jen Wilson, announced they were expecting a baby. From 15 September 2018 to 3 May 2019, she went on leave and her opposition cabinet was led by Jackson Carlaw.
In 2019, Davidson resigned as Conservative leader and her shadow cabinet dissolved.
Shadow Cabinet Davidson Shadow CabinetScottish Conservative Shadow Cabinet: Ruth Davidson announces new team. Holyrood, 19 May 2016.PortfolioOfficeholderTermLeaderRuth Davidson2016–2020Deputy LeaderJackson Carlaw2016–2020Europe and External AffairsCulture and Tourism2016–2017Rachael Hamilton2017–2020FinanceMurdo Fraser2016–2020Economy, Jobs and Fair WorkDean Lockhart2016–2020Health and SportDonald Cameron2016–2017Miles Briggs2017–2020Education and SkillsLiz Smith2016–2020ConstitutionAdam Tomkins2016–2020Social Security2016–2018Michelle Ballantyne2018–2020JusticeDouglas Ross2016–2017Liam Kerr2017–2020Rural Economy and ConnectivityPeter Chapman2016–2020Environment, Climate Change and Land ReformMaurice Golden2016–2017Donald Cameron2017–2020Chief WhipJohn Lamont2016–2017Maurice Golden2017–2020
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