Michael Shanks

Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

MP since 5 Oct 2023

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Michael Shanks is the Labour MP for Rutherglen, and has been an MP continually since 5 October 2023. He currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero).

488

Votes Cast

£272,859

Expenses 2024-25

8,767

Majority

50.5%

Vote Share

Expenses (2024-25)

£272,859

Staffing£211,486
Office£25,884
Accommodation£21,846
Travel£13,643

Year-on-Year

2024-25£272,859
2023-24£67,961

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 42,484 voters

Labour
21,460 votes50.5%
Scottish National Party
12,693 votes29.9%
Reform UK
2,685 votes6.3%
Conservative
2,420 votes5.7%
Liberal Democrat
1,714 votes4.0%
Scottish Socialist Party
541 votes1.3%
Alba Party
497 votes1.2%
Scottish Family Party
321 votes0.8%
Independent
153 votes0.4%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

0

Written Questions

0

Oral Questions

108

Debates Spoken In

661

Speeches

355

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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3 NO

Public Office (Accountability) Bill Report Stage

3 votes · 14 Jul 2026

1 AYE1 NO

Immigration and Asylum Bill

2 votes · 13 Jul 2026

4 NO

Armed Forces Bill Report Stage

4 votes · 22 Jun 2026

4 NO

National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee

4 votes · 17 Jun 2026

3 NO

Railways Bill Remaining Stages

3 votes · 10 Jun 2026

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Financial Interests(4)

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A trustee of Epilepsy Scotland. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 1 November 2023)

Registered 1 November 2023

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A trustee of Interfaith Glasgow. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 1 November 2023)

Registered 1 November 2023

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A trustee of Glasgow Disabled Scouts. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 1 November 2023)

Registered 1 November 2023

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A member of General Teaching Council for Scotland. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 1 November 2023)

Registered 1 November 2023

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