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Melanie Ward

Lab Labour Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy ID 5240
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At a glance

Melanie Ward is currently a Labour MP for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 7,248. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 76.0 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Melanie Ward submitted £195,558 of expenses, which is 14 % lower than the average MP. Asked 24 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 24 Jun 2026.

Voting participation 76.0 %
MP
76 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 290 of 650 — higher than 55% of MPs
Debates 69
MP
69
Avg
70.9
87 contributions across 69 appearances Rank 253 of 650 — more than 61% of MPs
Questions asked 24
MP
24
Avg
127.6
Rank 436 of 650 — fewer than 67% of MPs

Voting alignment

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Based only on divisions where both MPs recorded comparable Aye/No votes. Tellers, absences, abstentions, and missing votes are excluded.

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Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 2 years, 0 months. Majority of 7,248. 2 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 428 of 563 eligible divisions (76.0 %).

Parliamentary activity

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69 debate appearances and 87 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 24 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months.

Expenses

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Total spend of £195,558 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 2 categories.

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FAQs

Who is Melanie Ward?

Melanie Ward is a Member of Parliament representing Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy. Source

Which party does Melanie Ward represent?

Melanie Ward currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Melanie Ward represent?

Melanie Ward currently represents Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy. Source

How long has Melanie Ward been an MP?

Melanie Ward has been in the House of Commons for 2 years, 0 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Melanie Ward?

Melanie Ward has registered interests in 2 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source