Local list MSP Jamie Greene has moved to Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education as part of Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw’s reshuffle.

The MSP, who has an office in Largs, has transferred from Shadow Transport secretary position which he has held in recent years.

Jamie commented: “I am humbled by my appointment as Shadow Education Secretary, no task is more important than ensuring our youth are given the right resources and opportunities to thrive.

“Now more than ever, politicians on all sides of the aisle, need to have a grown up, practical, conversation about addressing the shortfalls in our current framework, reversing the decline in core subject performance and tackling the attainment gap.

“Equality of opportunity, and ensuring that no child is left behind, is paramount and I look forward to working with government officials, teachers and unions to begin addressing some of those notable challenges in the sector.

“I appreciate what a huge responsibility this is and I would like to offer my thanks to Liz Smith for her tireless efforts in holding the Scottish Government to account over its record on education.”