Dr Scott Arthur

MP since 4 Jul 2024

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Dr Scott Arthur is the Labour MP for Edinburgh South West, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.

485

Votes Cast

N/A

Expenses

6,217

Majority

40.9%

Vote Share

Expenses

No expense data available.

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 45,664 voters

Labour
18,663 votes40.9%
Scottish National Party
12,446 votes27.3%
Conservative
5,558 votes12.2%
Scottish Green Party
3,450 votes7.6%
Liberal Democrat
3,014 votes6.6%
Reform UK
2,087 votes4.6%
Scottish Family Party
265 votes0.6%
Independent
181 votes0.4%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

577

Written Questions

10

Oral Questions

240

Debates Spoken In

422

Speeches

485

Divisions Voted

Debates and speeches are sourced from Hansard contributions. The Hansard backfill is still in progress — counts will grow over the next few days as historic days are ingested.

Voting Record

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2 NO

Health Bill

2 votes · 7 Sept 2026

1 AYE3 NO

Representation of the People Bill

4 votes · 2 Sept 2026

2 NO

Public Office (Accountability) Bill Report Stage

2 votes · 14 Jul 2026

1 AYE1 NO

Immigration and Asylum Bill

2 votes · 13 Jul 2026

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Financial Interests(4)

Visits outside the UK

(1) YES Foundation (2) Zhytomyr Administration (3) Kyivstar (4) UK Friends of Ukraine (5) Bulldog Political Consulting

£92
Name of donor
(1) YES Foundation (2) Zhytomyr Administration (3) Kyivstar (4) UK Friends of Ukraine (5) Bulldog Political Consulting
Address of donor
(1) Raffingers Llp Unit, 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 8HD (2) 25 Mala Berdichivska str., Zhytomyr, Ukraine, 10014 (3) 53 Degtyarivska St, Kiev, Kyiv City, 03113, Ukraine (4) 81 High Street, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3BL (5) 81 High Street, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3BL
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation)
(1) Attendance at the YES Conference in Kyiv, value £92.11 (2) Transport and buffet lunch, value £25 (3) Dinner and briefing in Kyiv with delegation, value £50 (4) Bus transport in Kyiv and Lviv, value £25.86 (5) Dinner in Lviv, value £86.20
Destination of visit
Ukraine
Dates of visit
21 February 2025 to 25 February 2025
Purpose of visit
To promote and strengthen relations between the UK and Ukrainian parliaments

Registered 23 April 2025

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Kirk Session Member (trustee) of Fairmilehead Parish Church (Church of Scotland), Frogston Road, Edinburgh. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 2 August 2024)

Registered 2 August 2024

Miscellaneous

my position as Chair of Urban Water Management at Heriot-Watt University

Name of donor
Heriot-Watt University
Date interest arose
1 August 2024
Date interest ended
5 July 2029

Registered 2 August 2024

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Date interest arose
4 July 2024

Registered 23 April 2025

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by Dr in Parliament

30th anniversary of Held In Our Hearts

3 signatures

That this House notes that 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Held In Our Hearts, a Scottish charity providing specialist baby-loss counselling and peer support to families across Scotland; acknowledges its growth from a small service in the Lothians to a charity delivering compa

12 Feb 2026

20th anniversary of Time Twisters

3 signatures

That this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of Time Twisters, the family entertainment and soft play centre in Edinburgh; notes that since opening in 2006 it has welcomed thousands of children, families and community groups, providing a safe, imaginative and educational envir

9 Feb 2026

50 years of Currie and Balerno News

3 signatures

That this House recognises that in February 1976, a small volunteer group from Balerno and Currie, working alongside Heriot Watt University students, launched the first issue of the Currie and Balerno News, in response to local concerns over area development, commuting pressures,

13 Jan 2026

Borestane Explorers’ participation in UK Parliament Week and the Scout Manifesto

2 signatures

That this House congratulates Borestane Explorers on their enthusiastic participation in UK Parliament Week, recognising their commitment to civic engagement and democratic education; notes that they used the event to promote the Scout Manifesto, particularly the focus on volunte

1 Dec 2025

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Edinburgh’s participation in UK Parliament Week and promoting debate on single-use plastics in fast food

2 signatures

That this House congratulates Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Edinburgh for its active participation in UK Parliament Week, recognising its commitment to fostering democratic engagement and civic responsibility; notes that the group used this opportunity to debate the environmental impac

1 Dec 2025

Space at The Broomhouse Hub 2025 Report

1 signature

That this House welcomes the Space at The Broomhouse Hub 2025 impact report, Connecting Communities; commends the Hub’s resilience amid rising costs and reduced public funding; notes its delivery of over 10,000 hours of support, 18,500 meals and the contribution of 416 volunteers

26 Nov 2025

Legacy of Professor Roland Paxton MBE, FICE, FRSE

3 signatures

That this House notes with deep sadness the passing of Professor Roland Paxton MBE, FICE, FRSE on 30 October 2025; recognises him as the United Kingdom’s leading civil engineering historian and a tireless advocate for the preservation of engineering heritage; acknowledges his dis

4 Nov 2025

Finlay Menzies award of a bronze medal at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships

2 signatures

That this House congratulates Finlay Menzies, a 20-year-old athlete from Edinburgh, on winning the bronze medal in the men's 100 metres T72 frame running event at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships held in New Delhi, India; also congratulates Italy's Carlo Calcagni and B

4 Nov 2025

Held In Our Hearts

4 signatures

That this House recognises and commends the vital work of Held In Our Hearts, an Edinburgh South West based Scottish charity providing early intervention, specialist counselling and peer support to families affected by pregnancy, baby or infant loss; notes that the organisation h

29 Oct 2025

100 years of Boroughmuir Rugby and Community Sports Club at Meggetland

2 signatures

That this House congratulates Boroughmuir Rugby and Community Sports Club on reaching the remarkable milestone of 100 years at their Meggetland home in Edinburgh; recognises the club’s outstanding contribution to Scottish rugby and community sport since its founding in 1919; comm

28 Oct 2025

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