Murdo Fraser
Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative Shadow portfolios | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Ruth Davidson Jackson Carlaw Douglas Ross |
| 2023–present | Cabinet Secretary for Business, Economic Growth and Tourism |
| 2021–2023 | Cabinet Secretary for Covid Recovery |
| 2016–Feb 2020; Aug 2020–2021 | Cabinet Secretary for Finance |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Murdo MacKenzie Fraser 5 September 1965 Inverness, Scotland |
| Political party | Scottish Conservatives |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
| Website | Official Website |
Murdo MacKenzie Fraser (born 5 September 1965) is a Scottish politician who served as Deputy Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party from 2005 to 2011. He has been a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Mid Scotland and Fife region since 2001. Since May 2021, he has served as Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Covid Recovery, shadowing Deputy First Minister John Swinney.[1]
Early life
Born in 1965, Fraser was educated at Inverness Royal Academy. He studied law at the University of Aberdeen, and was chairman of the Scottish Young Conservatives from 1989 to 1992. During this time, he said he had "appropriated" a plaque marking a TV lounge that had been named to honour Nelson Mandela, as a prank to annoy left-wing students. In 2016, Fraser said he returned the engraved "trophy" to students, although Aberdeen University Student Association disputes the claim.[2]
After undertaking a postgraduate
Political career
At the
Fraser became an MSP in 2001, after the resignation of Nick Johnston, as next name on the Conservative Party's Mid Scotland and Fife list. He gained a list seat in 2003, 2007, 2011, 2016 and 2021, having lost to John Swinney on each occasion in the constituency vote. Previously the convenor of the Economy, Energy, and Tourism Committee, Fraser is a member of the Finance Committee of the Scottish Parliament.[3]
He became deputy leader of the Scottish Conservatives in November 2005 when Annabel Goldie became leader. After the 2011 election, at which 15 Conservative MSPs were elected, Annabel Goldie triggered a leadership election by announcing that she would stand down in Autumn 2011.
In June 2014, Fraser spoke in favour of reconstituting the United Kingdom on a federal basis.[4]
Party leadership election
After being elected through the party list in 2011, he announced in August his decision to seek the
References
- ^ Hutcheon, Paul. "Douglas Ross announces new Scottish Conservatives team after shadow cabinet reshuffle". Daily Record. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "Tory confesses, but mystery of Mandela plaque continues". The Scotsman. 9 December 2007.
- ^ "Murdo Fraser MSP". Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ "Scottish independence: Conservative MSP calls for a federal UK". BBC News. 26 June 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ^ MacNab, Scott (27 August 2011). "Murdo Fraser bids to become Scottish Tory leader". The Scotsman. Edinburgh. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
- ^ "Scottish Tory leadership favourite 'to split party'". BBC News. 4 September 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
- ^ "Ruth Davidson elected new Scottish Conservative leader". BBC News. 4 November 2011.
- ^ "New leader Ruth Davidson announces front bench team". BBC News. 10 November 2011.
External links
- Personal website
- Scottish Parliament profiles of MSPs: Murdo Fraser
- Murdo Fraser MSP profile at Scottish Conservative Party
- Murdo Fraser MSP profile at the site of the Conservative Party