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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 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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MSPs Murdo Fraser and Liz Smith

Scottish Conservatives express concern at bank branch closure in Perth

Tuesday, 15 March, 2022

Scottish Conservative MSPs Liz Smith and Murdo Fraser have expressed concerns that the HSBC branch in Perth is set to close.

The bank has announced it will shut 69 branches across the UK in July.

HSBC has said the bank closures are due to customers switching online.

MSPs Murdo Fraser and Liz Smith

Alternative plan for future of Stagecoach is backed by Perthshire Conservatives

Wednesday, 9 March, 2022

An alternative plan for the future of Stagecoach which, if passed, would see the company retain its headquarters in Perth has been supported by Perthshire Conservative politicians.

MSPs Murdo Fraser and Liz Smith

MSPs express disappointment at OVO Energy announcement of job losses in Perth

Tuesday, 1 March, 2022

Scottish Conservative MSPs Liz Smith and Murdo Fraser have both expressed disappointment on hearing of the job losses for OVO staff in Perth.

Liz Smith MSP

Liz thanks locals for helping Ukraine

Tuesday, 1 March, 2022

Liz Smith MSP has thanked residents and businesses across Perth and Kinross who have organised a collection of humanitarian aid for those seeking refuge from Ukraine. 

Liz Smith said,

Liz Smith MSP

Liz condemns introduction of workplace parking tax in Fife

Thursday, 24 February, 2022

Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Liz Smith has accused the SNP of hammering hard-working individuals and businesses across Mid Scotland and Fife by introducing a workplace parking tax.

Liz Smith MSP

Liz Smith MSP calls on SNP Government to introduce a National Recovery Group

Tuesday, 15 February, 2022

Liz Smith MSP has called on the Scottish Government to introduce a National Recovery Group after highlighting the “very low” take up of free personal care for under 65s.

Murdo Fraser MSP

Scottish Conservative MSPs give ‘cautious welcome’ to ScotRail re-think on new train timetables

Monday, 7 February, 2022

Scottish Conservatives MSPs Murdo Fraser and Liz Smith have given a “cautious welcome” to a re-think by ScotRail on proposed rail timetable changes, stating they would like to see more information on them.

Liz Smith MSP

Liz welcomes Scottish Government support for outdoor centres

Thursday, 3 February, 2022

Following the announcement at General Questions today, Scottish Government Minister Clare Haughey MSP confirmed that £2 million will be released by the Scottish Government to the outdoor education sector.

Liz Smith MSP

Liz Smith MSP expresses concern at impact on police numbers since creation of Police Scotland

Wednesday, 2 February, 2022

Statistics released this week show that since the SNP's merging of Police Scotland in 2013 there has been a reduction in police officers in Tayside.

Commenting Liz said,

MSPs Murdo Fraser and Liz Smith

Scottish Conservative MSPs vow to continue to press OVO Energy on their commitment to Perth workforce

Monday, 24 January, 2022

Scottish Conservative MSPs Murdo Fraser and Liz Smith have vowed to continue to push OVO Energy on their commitment to their Perth workforce.

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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 elizabeth.smith.msp@parliament.scot

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