Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster | |
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since 8 July 2024 | |
Shadow Cabinet | |
Appointer | Leader of the Opposition |
Precursor | Shadow Lord President of the Council (2016-2020) |
Formation | 18 July 1992 |
First holder | Mo Mowlam |
Website | The Labour Party |
The shadow chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is a position in the British Shadow Cabinet, appointed by the leader of the Opposition. The post involves holding the chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to account, who has control over the estates and rents of the Duchy of Lancaster.[1] The position was re-established by Keir Starmer in April 2020, replacing the position of shadow lord president of the council last held by Jon Trickett, which was split from shadow leader of the House of Commons by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.