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Michael Shanks

Lab Labour Rutherglen ID 4998
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At a glance

Michael Shanks is currently a Labour MP for Rutherglen, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 9 months. The latest election majority is 8,767. They are most active voting on Crime / Justice. They have voted in 63.9 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Michael Shanks submitted £272,859 of expenses, which is 21 % higher than the average MP. Proposed 2 motions that went to a division.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 1 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 63.9 %
MP
64 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 534 of 650 — lower than 82% of MPs
Debates 80
MP
80
Avg
70.9
304 contributions across 80 appearances Rank 189 of 650 — more than 71% 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, 9 months. Majority of 8,767. 6 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 480 of 751 eligible divisions (63.9 %).

Parliamentary activity

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80 debate appearances and 304 contributions in the last 12 months.

Expenses

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Total spend of £272,859 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 1 categories.

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FAQs

Who is Michael Shanks?

Michael Shanks is a Member of Parliament representing Rutherglen. Source

Which party does Michael Shanks represent?

Michael Shanks currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Michael Shanks represent?

Michael Shanks currently represents Rutherglen. Source

How long has Michael Shanks been an MP?

Michael Shanks has been in the House of Commons for 2 years, 9 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Michael Shanks?

Michael Shanks has registered interests in 1 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source