Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade

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Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade
Appointer Leader of the Opposition
Inaugural holder Barry Gardiner
Formation14 July 2016
Abolished4 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

NamePortraitTerm of officeLength of termPolitical partyShadow Cabinet
Barry Gardiner [1] Official portrait of Barry Gardiner MP crop 2.jpg 14 July 20166 April 20203 years, 267 daysLabour Corbyn
Emily Thornberry [2] Official portrait of Rt Hon Emily Thornberry MP crop 2.jpg 6 April 2020 29 November 2021 1 year, 237 daysLabour Starmer
Nick Thomas-Symonds [3] Official portrait of Nick Thomas-Symonds MP (cropped).jpg 29 November 2021 4 September 2023 1 year, 9 months and 6 daysLabour

References

  1. "Barry Gardiner". UK Parliament. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  2. "Emily Thornberry". UK Parliament. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  3. "Nick Thomas-Symonds". UK Parliament. Retrieved 2 December 2021.