Shadow Secretary of State for Defence
| Shadow Secretary of State for Defence | |
|---|---|
since 8 July 2024 | |
| Member of | Opposition Shadow Cabinet |
| Appointer | Leader of the Opposition |
| Inaugural holder | Richard Stokes |
The shadow secretary of state for defence is a member of the UK Shadow Cabinet responsible for the scrutiny of the secretary of state for defence and the department, the Ministry of Defence. The post is currently held by James Cartlidge.