Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union

Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
Incumbent
Keir Starmer

since 6 October 2016
Appointer Leader of the Opposition
Inaugural holder Emily Thornberry
Formation 20 July 2016
Website The Shadow Cabinet

In British politics, the shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union is a position within the opposition's shadow cabinet that deals with issues surrounding the UK withdrawal from the EU. If elected, the person designated as shadow Secretary of State may be slated to serve as the new Secretary of State. The incumbent is Keir Starmer.

List of Shadow Secretaries of State for Exiting the European Union

Name Portrait Term of office Political party
Emily Thornberry 20 July 2016 6 October 2016 Labour
Keir Starmer 6 October 2016 Incumbent Labour

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