Shadow Secretary of State for Young People and Democracy
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The Shadow Secretary of State for Young People and Democracy was a position in the Shadow Cabinet of the United Kingdom.
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Shadow Secretary of State for Young People and Democracy | |
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Incumbent Abolished since 29 November 2021 | |
Member of | Shadow Cabinet |
Appointer | Leader of the Opposition |
Formation | 14 September 2015 |
First holder | Gloria De Piero |
Final holder | Cat Smith |
Abolished | 29 November 2021 |
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The role was established as Shadow Minister for Young People and Voter Registration by the Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn, on 14 September 2015.[1] Upon Cat Smith's appointment in 2016, the title was changed to Shadow Minister for Voter Engagement and Youth Affairs.[2] Opposition Leader Keir Starmer re-named the position in his May 2021 reshuffle to Shadow Secretary of State for Young People and Democracy. The position was abolished in the November 2021 reshuffle.