Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care | |
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since 5 November 2024 | |
Appointer | Leader of the Opposition |
Inaugural holder | Shirley Williams |
Formation | 19 June 1970 |
Website | The Shadow Cabinet |
The shadow secretary of state for health and social care is an office within British politics held by a member of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition. The duty of the office holder is to scrutinise the actions of the government's secretary of state for health and social care and develop alternative policies. The office holder is a member of the Shadow Cabinet and appointed by the leader of the opposition.
It is currently held by Ed Argar.