Secretary of State for Scotland
Ian Murray MP
Biography
Ian Murray was appointed Secretary of State for Scotland on 5 July 2024. They were elected as the MP for Edinburgh South in July 2024.
Secretary of State for Scotland
The Secretary of State for Scotland is the UK Government Cabinet Minister representing Scotland. They act as the custodian of the Scottish devolution settlement, represent Scottish interests within the UK Government, and advocate for the UK Government’s policies in Scotland.
They also promote partnership between the UK Government and the Scottish Government, as well as relations between the UK and Scottish Parliaments.