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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 members of the parliament.

The Shadow Cabinet

As of June 2008, the shadow cabinet is:^[4]

Also attending the Shadow Cabinet:

References

1. ^ the Shadow Cabinet, Explore.parliament.uk. Retrieved March 16, 2007.
2. ^ Monstersandcritics.com (March 16, 2007), Budget shows 'balanced' economy, says Brown. Retrieved March 16, 2007.
3. ^ Compare Official Shadow Ministers list with the Official Shadow Cabinet, Conservatives.com. Retrieved March 16, 2007.
4. ^ Conservative Shadow Cabinet
5. ^ "David Davis resigns from Commons". BBC News (2008-06-12). Retrieved on 2008-06-12.

See also

• Official opposition frontbench (UK)
• Official Opposition (UK)
• UK Shadow Cabinet 1997-2001
• UK Shadow Cabinet 2001-2003
• Cabinet of the United Kingdom
• Liberal Democrat Frontbench Team

External links

• Conservative Party - Shadow Cabinet
• Conservative front bench BBC News