Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade
| Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade | |
|---|---|
| Appointer | Leader of the Opposition |
| Inaugural holder | Barry Gardiner |
| Formation | 14 July 2016 |
| Website | The Shadow Cabinet |
In British politics, the Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade is a position within the opposition's shadow cabinet that deals with issues surrounding UK trade negotiations. If elected, the person designated as Shadow Secretary of State may be slated to serve as the new Secretary of State. The incumbent is Nick Thomas-Symonds.
List of Shadow Secretaries of State for International Trade[]
| Name | Portrait | Term of office | Length of term | Political party | Shadow Cabinet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Gardiner[1] | 
|
14 July 2016 | 6 April 2020 | 3 years, 8 months and 23 days | Labour | Corbyn | |
| Emily Thornberry[2] | 
|
6 April 2020 | 29 November 2021 | 1 year, 7 months and 23 days | Labour | Starmer | |
| Nick Thomas-Symonds[3] | 
|
29 November 2021 | Incumbent | 2 months and 10 days* | Labour | ||
* Incumbent's length of term last updated: 8 February 2022.
References[]
- ^ "Barry Gardiner". UK Parliament. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Emily Thornberry". UK Parliament. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Nick Thomas-Symonds". UK Parliament. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
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