Shadow Lord Chancellor | |
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since 4 November 2024 | |
Appointer | Leader of the Opposition |
Inaugural holder | The Lord Elwyn-Jones |
Formation | 2 October 1983 |
Website | The Shadow Cabinet |
The shadow lord chancellor is a member of the British Shadow Cabinet shadowing the lord chancellor, an office which has existed since the Norman Conquest. Since 2010, the officeholder has jointly held the title Shadow Secretary of State for Justice. The position is currently held by Robert Jenrick.