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
⚑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.
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7 AYEChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill
7 votes · 9 Mar 2026
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill
7 votes · 9 Mar 2026
3 NOIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee
3 votes · 23 Feb 2026
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee
3 votes · 23 Feb 2026
3 NOMedical Training (Prioritisation) Bill
3 votes · 27 Jan 2026
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill
3 votes · 27 Jan 2026
2 NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee
2 votes · 21 Jan 2026
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee
2 votes · 21 Jan 2026
2 AYEDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
2 votes · 20 Jan 2026
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
2 votes · 20 Jan 2026
Financial Interests(4)
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A trustee of Epilepsy Scotland. This is an unpaid role. (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)
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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