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At the time of writing David Cameron is the leader of the opposition.
In the UK it is customary for the leader of the largest opposing party to form a shadow cabinet to work with and against the sitting cabinet; to question and oppose current policy; and to form their own policy.
At the time of writing the sitting government in the UK is the Labour party lead by Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The shadow government is the Conservative (or Tory) party currently lead by David Cameron.
In recent years the Liberal Democrat party, the third largest party has sought to form their own shadow cabinet and to name it as such. The leader of the Liberal Democrats is Nick Clegg.
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∙ 13y agoPrime Minister: David Cameron
Deputy Prime Minister: Nick Clegg *
Chancellor of the Exchequer: George Osborn (in charge of the budget)
Foreign Secretary: William Hague
Home Secretary: Theresa May (in charge of police and homeland security)
SoS for Justice: Kenneth Clarke
SoS for Defence: Dr Liam Fox
SoS for Business, Skills and Innovation: Dr Vince Cable * (includes Universities)
SoS for Work and Pensions: Iain Duncan Smith
SoS for Energy and Climate Change: Chris Huhne *
SoS for Health: Andrew Lansley
SoS for Education: Michael Gove
SoS for Communities and Local Government: Eric Pickles
SoS for Transport: Phillip Hammond
SoS for Environment and Rural Affairs: Caroline Spelman
SoS for International Development: Andrew Mitchell (in charge of Foreign Aid)
SoS for Culture, Media and Sport: Jeremy Hunt
Chief Secretary to the Treasury: Danny Alexander *
SoS for Northern Ireland: Owen Paterson
SoS for Scotland: Michael Moore *
SoS for Wales: Cheryl Gillan
Attorney General: Dominic Grieve (represents government in Court)
All the members are MPs, and are all members of the Conservative Party, except for some Liberal Democrat members who are marked with an asterisk (*).
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What s the roles running the shadow cabinet?
The Shadow Cabinet is led by the Leader of the Opposition, who also appoints a Shadow Chancellor and a Shadow Secretary for each Department of the Government. There's about 20 positions in total.
Where did the practice shadow cabinet originate?
The Practice of Shadow cabinet was originate in Great BritainThe Shadow Cabinet (also called the Shadow Front Bench) is a senior group of opposition spokespeople in the Westminster system of government who together under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition form an alternative cabinet to the government's, whose members shadow or mark each individual member of the government. Members of a shadow cabinet are often but not always appointed to a Cabinet post if and when their party gets into government. It is the Shadow Cabinet's responsibility to pass criticism on the current government and its respective legislation, as well as offering alternative policiesGULFAN ALI HASHMI FROM HIMACHAL PRADESHMOB. 9418319810
When was The Shadow Cabinet created?
The Shadow Cabinet was created in 2006-09.
When was Shadow Cabinet of James Callaghan created?
Shadow Cabinet of James Callaghan was created in 1979.
When did Shadow Cabinet of Michael Foot end?
Shadow Cabinet of Michael Foot ended in 1983.
When did Shadow Cabinet of Michael Foot happen?
Shadow Cabinet of Michael Foot happened in 1980.
When was Shadow Cabinet of Michael Foot created?
Shadow Cabinet of Michael Foot was created in 1980.
When did Shadow Cabinet of James Callaghan end?
Shadow Cabinet of James Callaghan ended in 1980.
When did Shadow Cabinet of James Callaghan happen?
Shadow Cabinet of James Callaghan happened in 1980.
When was Shadow Cabinet of John Smith created?
Shadow Cabinet of John Smith was created in 1992.
When did Shadow Cabinet of John Smith end?
Shadow Cabinet of John Smith ended in 1994.
When did Shadow Cabinet of John Smith happen?
Shadow Cabinet of John Smith happened in 1992.
