The Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP
Biography
Douglas Alexander was appointed Secretary of State for Scotland on 5 September 2025.
He previously Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade between 6 July 2024 and 5 September 2025, and Minister of State in the Cabinet Office between 10 February 2025 and 5 September 2025.
He was elected as the MP for Lothian East 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.