Member of Parliament
Michael Shanks
Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.
At a glance
5 Oct 2023
Commons start
2 years, 7 months
Time in Commons
64.8 %
Voting participation
-8.5 % vs avg
8,767
Majority
64
Debates (12 months)
285
Contributions
Voting activity (12 months)
Debate activity (12 months)
Contact
Parliamentary office
[email protected]Constituency office
0141 319 8998X (formerly Twitter)
https://twitter.com/mgshanksTopic voting
Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.
Highest topic participation
Lowest topic participation
Party history
Constituency
Constituency history
Roles
Latest election result
Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Shanks | Lab Labour | 21,460 | 50.5 % |
| Katy Loudon | SNP Scottish National Party | 12,693 | 29.9 % |
| David Stark | RUK Reform UK | 2,685 | 6.3 % |
| Gary Burns | Con Conservative | 2,420 | 5.7 % |
| Gloria Adebo | LD Liberal Democrat | 1,714 | 4.0 % |
| Bill Bonnar | Scottish Socialist Party | 541 | 1.3 % |
| Jim Eadie | Alba Alba Party | 497 | 1.2 % |
| John McArthur | Scottish Family Party | 321 | 0.8 % |
| Andrew Daly | Ind Independent | 153 | 0.4 % |
Source: UK Parliament Members API
Voting record
Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.
Voted in 456 of 704 eligible divisions (64.8 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.
456
Total votes
226
Aye
230
No
4
Against party
Divisions
Page 1 of 31Source: Commons Votes API
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
31
Speeches
0
Questions
1
Interventions
248
Answers
0
Points of order
5
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Security 19 May 2026 | 1 | ||
| Ground-mounted Solar Panels: Alternatives 14 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: Electric Lines 24 Mar 2026 | 2 | ||
| Oil and Gas 24 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Grid Capacity: West London 24 Mar 2026 | 3 | ||
| Methane from Landfill Sites 24 Mar 2026 | 3 | ||
| UN Framework Convention on International Tax Co-operation: Global Taxes 24 Mar 2026 | 2 | ||
| Topical Questions 24 Mar 2026 | 4 | ||
| Electricity Grid Connections 24 Mar 2026 | 2 | ||
| Draft Contracts for Difference (Sustainable Industry Rewards and Contract Budget Notice Amendments) Regulations 2026 17 Mar 2026 | 2 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Registered interests
8. Miscellaneous (4)
A trustee of Glasgow Disabled Scouts. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 1 November 2023)
A member of General Teaching Council for Scotland. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 1 November 2023)
A trustee of Epilepsy Scotland. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 1 November 2023)
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, 7 months. Source
How many Commons divisions has Michael Shanks voted in?
Michael Shanks has recorded votes in 456 of 704 eligible Commons divisions (64.8 % participation rate). The Commons average is 73.3 %. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source
Has Michael Shanks voted against their party?
Michael Shanks has voted against the party majority 4 times in the imported division data. Source
What roles has Michael Shanks held?
Michael Shanks has 6 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. 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
What was Michael Shanks's latest election result?
Michael Shanks's latest imported election result is Lab Gain in Rutherglen, with a majority of 8,767. Source
How active is Michael Shanks in parliamentary debates?
Michael Shanks has made 285 contributions across 64 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source