Leader of the Opposition (Scotland)
leader of the largest opposition party in Scotland
The Leader of the Opposition is an informal term given to the leader of the largest party not in government in the Scottish Parliament. Since 6 May 2021, this has been Douglas Ross of the Scottish Conservative Party.[1][2]
| Leader of the Opposition in the Scottish Parliament | |
|---|---|
| Style | Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) |
| Term length | While leader of the largest political party not in government |
| Inaugural holder | Alex Salmond |
| Formation | May 1999 |
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List of Leaders of the Opposition in the Scottish Parliament
change- Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party) - 12 May 1999 - 26 September 2000
- John Swinney (Scottish National Party) - 26 September 2000 - 3 September 2004
- Nicola Sturgeon (Scottish National Party) - 3 September 2004 - 17 May 2007
- Jack McConnell (Scottish Labour Party) - 17 May 2007 - 15 August 2007
- Cathy Jamieson (Scottish Labour Party) - 15 August 2007 - 14 September 2007
- Wendy Alexander (Scottish Labour Party) - 14 September 2007 - 28 June 2008
- Cathy Jamieson (Scottish Labour Party) - 28 June 2008 - 14 September 2008
- Iain Gray (Scottish Labour Party) - 13 September 2008 - 17 December 2011
- Johann Lamont (Scottish Labour Party) - 17 December 2011 - 24 October 2014
- Jackie Baillie (Scottish Labour Party) - 24 October 2014 - 13 December 2014
- Kezia Dugdale (Scottish Labour Party) - 13 December 2014 - 13 June 2015
- Iain Gray – (Scottish Labour Party) – 13 June 2015 – 15 August 2015
- Kezia Dugdale (Scottish Labour Party) – 15 August 2015 – 6 May 2016
- Ruth Davidson (Scottish Conservative Party) – 6 May 2016 - 15 September 2018
- Jackson Carlaw (Scottish Conservative Party) – 15 September 2018 – 3 May 2019
- Ruth Davidson (Scottish Conservative Party) – 3 May 2019 – 29 August 2019
- Jackson Carlaw (Scottish Conservative Party) – 29 August 2019 – 30 July 2020
- Ruth Davidson (Scottish Conservative Party) – 11 August 2020 – 6 May 2021
- Douglas Ross (Scottish Conservative Party) – 6 May 2021 – 27 September 2024
- Russell Findlay (Scottish Conservative Party) – 27 September 2024 – present
References
change- ↑ "Glossary". www.parliament.scot. 20 May 2010. Archived from the original on 22 January 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ↑ "Ruth Davidson's return to frontline politics confirmed as Douglas Ross announces first reshuffle". www.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 6 December 2020.