Dr Scott Arthur

MP since 4 Jul 2024

When contacting this Member, please be respectful. See Parliament’s contact guidance.

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

520

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)

616

Written Questions

10

Oral Questions

251

Debates Spoken In⚑

451

Speeches⚑

520

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

?

How would you have voted?

Tap AYE or NO on the votes below to see how you compare with Dr.

Aye: 256No: 264

520 votes — page 1 of 21

4 NO

Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee

4 votes · 20 Oct 2026

5 NO

Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee

5 votes · 19 Oct 2026

1 / 21Next

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

Love From Jamie launches Jamie's Journey 2026

1 signature

That this House commends the Edinburgh South West based charity Love From Jamie for its outstanding support to families bereaved by the loss of a child; notes that Love From Jamie is run by Jamie’s parents Fiona and Martin; recognises the launch of Jamie's Journey 2026, an inspir

19 Oct 2026

Edinburgh Direct Aid and Denis and Jeanne Rutovitz

1 signature

That this House pays tribute to Denis Rutovitz and Jeanne Rutovitz as they step down as Chair and Vice-Chair respectively of Edinburgh Direct Aid; recognises Denis as the founder of the charity and acknowledges the decades of leadership, compassion and commitment that he and Jean

15 Oct 2026

Friends of the Pentland Hills

1 signature

That this House celebrates the hard work and determination of the volunteers of The Friends of the Pentlands; notes that for 23 years the Friends of the Pentlands have worked to conserve, protect and enhance the Pentlands regional park for all to use; commends their work’s emphas

12 Oct 2026

Primary 7 at Dalry Primary School

1 signature

That this House congratulates Primary 7 at Dalry Primary School in Edinburgh South West for their work to understand the UK and Scottish Governments; applauds their understanding of the roles of the UK and Scottish Parliaments and City of Edinburgh Council; notes their campaign f

12 Oct 2026

Higher Education In Scotland

1 signature

That this House notes with deep concern the industrial action, workforce disputes and proposed job reductions affecting Scotland's higher education sector, including at the University of Aberdeen, University of Dundee, University of Edinburgh, Glasgow Caledonian University and He

12 Oct 2026

Health All Round

1 signature

That this House congratulates the commitment and dedication of Edinburgh South West charity, Health All Round; notes that for over 30 years Health All Round has provided vital care for residents in the South West of Edinburgh; applauds their aim to help people to live longer, hea

12 Oct 2026

10th Anniversary of The Welcoming's Friendship Programme

1 signature

That this House congratulates The Welcoming on the 10th anniversary of its Friendship Programme in Edinburgh; recognises the vital role the programme has played in supporting New Scots to build meaningful connections and friendships within their local communities; commends the ma

12 Oct 2026

People's Emergency Briefing screening in Edinburgh South West

1 signature

That this House thanks all those who attended the People's Emergency Briefing film screening and discussion held in Edinburgh South West on the 8 October 2026 in St Michael's Parish Church; notes the strong turnout and constructive engagement from local residents; recognises the

12 Oct 2026

40th Anniversary of Lothian Regional Transport plc

1 signature

That this House celebrates the 40th anniversary of Lothian Regional Transport plc, now known as Lothian Buses; notes its position as the UK's largest municipal bus company; commends the foresight of then Lothian Region, which established Lothian Regional Transport plc following t

12 Oct 2026

ivvi Notes

1 signature

That this house congratulates ivvi Notes on winning the 2026 Bett Award for SEND and Inclusion Resources and Services; notes that ivvi are the first Scottish company to win in the category; celebrates the growth of the company in the last 12 months; applauds their work to provide

12 Oct 2026

Page 1 of 8Next

Other Labour MPs

Explore more Members of Parliament sitting for Labour.