Melanie has served in the House of Commons for 2 years, 1 months, representing 1 constituency. Melanie has held 3 parliamentary roles.
Party history
Labour
4 Jul 2024 to present
Constituency history
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
4 Jul 2024 to present
Elected 1 time
Roles
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scotland Office)
22 Jul 2026 to present
Scotland Office
Courts and Tribunals Bill
18 Mar 2026 to 28 Apr 2026
Ecclesiastical Committee
3 Apr 2025 to present
Latest election result
Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.
Lab Gain
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
Turnout 40,814
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Ward | Lab Labour | 18,662 | 45.7 % |
| Lesley Backhouse | SNP Scottish National Party | 11,414 | 28.0 % |
| Jonathan Gray | Con Conservative | 3,203 | 7.8 % |
| Sonia Davidson | RUK Reform UK | 3,128 | 7.7 % |
| Fraser Graham | LD Liberal Democrat | 1,593 | 3.9 % |
| Mags Hall | Scottish Green Party | 1,556 | 3.8 % |
| Neale Hanvey | Alba Alba Party | 1,132 | 2.8 % |
| Calum Paul | Scottish Libertarian Party | 126 | 0.3 % |
Source: UK Parliament Members API
Biography source
UK Parliament Members API
Election source
UK Parliament Members API
FAQs
How long has Melanie Ward been an MP?
Melanie Ward has been in the House of Commons for 2 years, 1 months. Source
What parties has Melanie Ward been a member of?
Melanie Ward has 1 party affiliation records. The party history section lists all imported party affiliations from the Parliament biography data. Source
What roles has Melanie Ward held?
Melanie Ward has 3 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. Source
What was Melanie Ward's latest election result?
Melanie Ward's latest imported election result is Lab Gain in Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy, with a majority of 7,248. Source