New Kirkcaldy MP named shadow Scottish Secretary
Kirkcaldy MP Lesley Laird has been named as Labour's shadow Scottish Secretary, despite being only just elected less than a week ago.
Ms Laird takes over the role in a reshuffle by Jeremy Corbyn, which saw him snub the previous holder of the position, Edinburgh South MP Ian Murray.
Mr Murray has previously been a noted critic of Mr Corbyn’s leadership, and resigned in protest.
Mr Corbyn said Ms Laird “brings a wealth of knowledge and practical real life experience to the Commons”.