Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade

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.

Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade
AppointerLeader of the Opposition
Inaugural holderBarry Gardiner
Formation14 July 2016
Abolished4 September 2023
WebsiteThe Shadow Cabinet

List of Shadow Secretaries of State for International Trade

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NamePortraitTerm of officeLength of termPolitical partyShadow Cabinet
Barry Gardiner[1] 14 July 20166 April 20203 years, 267 daysLabourCorbyn
Emily Thornberry[2] 6 April 202029 November 20211 year, 237 daysLabourStarmer
Nick Thomas-Symonds[3] 29 November 20214 September 20231 year, 9 months and 6 daysLabour

References

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  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.