A north-east MP has been given a ministerial job in the Scotland Office.
Moray MP Douglas Ross said he was “delighted” after being asked to serve as a parliamentary under-secretary of state for Scotland.
He replaces Colin Clark – who lost his Gordon seat to the SNP in last week’s election – in the role.
Mr Ross said: “Being re-elected as Moray’s MP is the greatest privilege I will have in politics and I’m thrilled to be representing my home area again in this new session of parliament.
“As ever, after an election, there is a reshuffle and on Monday night the prime minister spoke with me and asked if I would join the government as a minister in the Scotland Office, which I was pleased to accept.
“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to work alongside the secretary of state for Scotland as we strengthen Scotland’s place in the UK and deliver on our commitment to leave the EU at the end of next month.”
Since his re-election, Mr Ross has continued to work as a top-level football linesman in Scotland, helping to officiate matches in the Scottish Premiership.
The Press and Journal understands he will continue to referee in his spare time, but will hang up his boots while parliament is sitting.
