Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Incumbent Mel Stride since 8 July 2024
Appointer	Leader of the Opposition
Inaugural holder	Michael Meacher
Formation	2 November 1989
Website	[1]

The Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions is an office within British politics held by a member of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition. The duty of the office holder is to scrutinise the actions of the government's Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and develop alternative policies. The office holder, currently vacant, is a member of the Shadow Cabinet.