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Douglas Alexander appointed new Scottish Secretary by Keir Starmer following major Cabinet reshuffle

Douglas Alexander appointed new Scottish Secretary by Keir Starmer following major Cabinet reshuffle

The Labour veteran has taken charge of the Scotland Office and will be tasked with helping take the fight to the SNP ahead of next year's Holyrood election.

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