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Liz Smith

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Liz Smith was first elected to the Scottish Parliament in 2007 and was re-elected in 2011, 2016 and in 2021. She is one of four Conservative Regional Members for Mid Scotland and Fife. Following her long-serving role as Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, she became Chief Whip in February 2020. Following the 2021 election, Liz took over the role of Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy, now serving as Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Public Administration, and chairs two cross party committees: those on Colleges and Universities, and Sport.

Liz lives at Madderty in South Perthshire. She was educated at George Watson’s College and holds an Honours Degree in Economics and Politics and a Diploma in Education from the University of Edinburgh.

She returned to George Watson’s College in 1983 to teach Economics and Modern Studies and in 1992 became a Fellow Commoner at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge whilst she undertook some academic research in politics. In 1998 she left teaching to work as Political Advisor to Sir Malcolm Rifkind and between autumn 2001 and autumn 2003 she was Head of the Chairman’s Office in Scottish Conservative Central Office.

Outside politics, Liz is a keen sportswoman with particular interest in cricket and hill-walking. She won seven caps with the Scottish Ladies’ Cricket XI, is a former President of the Scottish Women’s Cricket Association, and is an official Munroist on account of her completing all of the 282 peaks in Scotland over 3,000ft. She has also taken part in several mountaineering expeditions to the Alps and Himalayas.

Liz’s other interests include travel, photography, listening to classical music and cooking and writing (joint author of “Outdoor Adventures” published in October 2003 and the history of George Watson’s Ladies’ College published in autumn 2006).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Crieff and Comrie Quair Column from Liz Smith MSP

Wednesday, 9 July, 2025
Column from Liz Smith MSP (Mid Scotland and Fife) for the Crieff and Comrie QuairGiven the growing issue of wind farm applications across Strathearn as well as across the whole area of South Perthshire and Kinross-shire, l would like to update readers.
Liz Smith CBE MSP

Strathearn Herald Column from Liz Smith CBE MSP

Tuesday, 24 June, 2025
The SNP first committed to dualling the A9 in their 2007 election manifesto. In 2011, they committed to completing the entire project by 2025.
MSPs Murdo Fraser and Liz Smith

Scottish Conservatives urge Perth and Kinross Council to ditch 'seriously flawed' PH2O sports centre plan

Tuesday, 17 June, 2025
Scottish Conservatives have urged Perth and Kinross Council to ditch their “seriously flawed” plan to build a sports centre at Thimblerow, Perth, and instead back the move to keep Bell’s Sports Centre.Mid Scotland and Fife MSPs Murdo Fraser, Liz Smith, Roz McCall and Alexander Stewart all support th
Liz Smith CBE MSP

Kinross Newsletter Column from Liz Smith CBE MSP

Friday, 30 May, 2025
As readers know, I have been representing many of the patients butchered by the rogue neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel for over a decade.The Eljamel Inquiry recently published its terms of reference which means, at long last, investigations into what went so wrong at NHS Tayside will be underway.Howeve
Liz Smith CBE MSP

Perthshire Advertiser Column from Liz Smith CBE MSP

Friday, 30 May, 2025
The next few years are poised to be an exciting period in Scottish sport with the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Tour de France and Euros football being just some of the events hosted here. Not surprisingly, there is great national anticipation for these world sporting events and that raises big q
Liz Smith CBE MSP

Perthshire Advertiser Column from Liz Smith CBE MSP

Thursday, 8 May, 2025
Last weekend, along with parliamentary colleagues, I attended a Service of Commemoration in St John’s Kirk in Perth for VE Day 80. This followed the national commemorations last week, most especially those on 8th May.
Liz Smith CBE MSP

Strathearn Herald Column from Liz Smith CBE MSP

Tuesday, 6 May, 2025
As all readers know, there is a very important debate taking place about the future of energy policy in Scotland - and rightly so. Listening to the most recent debates in Parliament, most especially the one about hydrogen on 1st May, there is actually a surprising amount of consensus about what
Liz Smith CBE MSP

Perthshire Advertiser Column from Liz Smith CBE MSP

Thursday, 3 April, 2025
As you might expect, I was delighted that my outdoor education bill has passed stage one at Holyrood with cross-party support. This Bill is not about party politics, it is what is in the best interests of our young people.
Liz Smith CBE MSP

Methven solar farm rejected

Wednesday, 12 March, 2025
Liz Smith CBE MSP (Mid Scotland and Fife) has welcomed Perth and Kinross Council’s decision to reject the controversial Methven solar farm and battery storage proposal.The solar farm application at Kinnon Park (24/01188/FLM) attracted almost 350 public objections and a considerable backlash from the
MSPs Murdo Fraser and Liz Smith

Perthshire Conservatives delighted at Council U-turn on funding for libraries

Wednesday, 26 February, 2025
Perthshire Conservatives are delighted that a U-turn by Perth and Kinross Council will save five libraries in the region from closure.MSPs Murdo Fraser and Liz Smith were reacting to the plan by Perth and Kinross Council which would see a £1 million rescue package be given to Culture Perth and Kinro
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Elizabeth can be conatcted on 01738 553990 or at the Scottish Parliament on 0131 348 5000. You can also contact her by email at [email protected]

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