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).
501
Votes Cast
£272,859
Expenses 2024-25
8,767
Majority
50.5%
Vote Share
Expenses (2024-25)
£272,859
Year-on-Year
Election Result(2024 General Election)
Turnout: 42,484 voters
Parliamentary Activity
Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)
0
Written Questions
0
Oral Questions
108
Debates Spoken In⚑
661
Speeches⚑
368
Divisions Voted
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501 votes — page 15 of 21
2 NOOpposition Day
2 votes · 8 Oct 2024
Opposition Day
2 votes · 8 Oct 2024
Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 869): motion to annul
10 Sept 2024
1 AYE1 NOGreat British Energy Bill
2 votes · 5 Sept 2024
Great British Energy Bill
2 votes · 5 Sept 2024
2 NOBudget Responsibility Bill
2 votes · 4 Sept 2024
Budget Responsibility Bill
2 votes · 4 Sept 2024
3 NOPassenger Railway Services Bill (Public Ownership) Bill
3 votes · 3 Sept 2024
Passenger Railway Services Bill (Public Ownership) Bill
3 votes · 3 Sept 2024
3 NOKing's Speech (Motion for an Address)
3 votes · 23 Jul 2024
King's Speech (Motion for an Address)
3 votes · 23 Jul 2024
2 AYECriminal Justice Bill Report Stage
2 votes · 15 May 2024
Criminal Justice Bill Report Stage
2 votes · 15 May 2024
3 AYEFinance (No. 2) Bill Committee
3 votes · 8 May 2024
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee
3 votes · 8 May 2024
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)
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A trustee of Glasgow Disabled Scouts. This is an unpaid role. (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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