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Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet (United Kingdom)
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In British parliamentary practice, the Official Loyal Opposition Shadow Cabinet (usually known simply as 'The Shadow Cabinet') is a group of members from Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition who scrutinise their corresponding office holders in government, and develop alternative policies.[1] Since 1997, the Conservative Party has been Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, and its leadership therefore forms the current Shadow Cabinet.[2]
Not every Conservative frontbench spokesperson is a member of the Shadow Cabinet, which is composed of the most senior spokespersons only (usually around 20).[3]
The Leader of the Opposition and the Opposition Chief Whip are the only members of the opposition front bench to draw a salary in addition to their salaries as MPs.
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As of July 2007, the shadow cabinet is:[4]
Also attending the Shadow Cabinet:
| Portfolio | Shadow Minister |
|---|---|
| Opposition Chief Whip in the House of Lords | Baroness Anelay of St Johns |
| Shadow Minister for Housing | Grant Shapps MP |
| Shadow Foreign Office Minister | David Lidington MP |
- ^ the Shadow Cabinet, Explore.parliament.uk. Retrieved March 16, 2007.
- ^ Monstersandcritics.com (March 16, 2007), Budget shows 'balanced' economy, says Brown. Retrieved March 16, 2007.
- ^ Compare Official Shadow Ministers list with the Official Shadow Cabinet, Conservatives.com. Retrieved March 16, 2007.
- ^ Conservative Shadow Cabinet