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Euan Stainbank
Labour PartyEuan Stainbank is the Labour MP for Falkirk, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
MPs voted on whether to pass the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill at its final stage in the Commons. The Bill makes changes to welfare benefits, including a gradual increase to the Universal Credit standard allowance, and had been debated at length including proposed amendments to speed up or expand those increases.
MPs voted on a 'reasoned amendment' at the Second Reading of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill — a procedural move by the opposition to block the bill from progressing, signalling rejection of the government's proposed welfare reforms. The bill seeks to make changes to Universal Credit and PIP (Personal Independence Payment) eligibility and assessments.
MPs voted on whether to give the Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill a Second Reading, allowing it to progress through Parliament. This bill proposes significant changes to the welfare system, including reforms to how disability benefits (PIP) are assessed and restrictions on who qualifies for the health-related component of Universal Credit.
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“John Swinney told closure of Alexander Dennis bus factory is 'on his conscience'” — Express.co.uk
Represented by Lab since 2024.
A dog I'd known for years attacked me - it tore off half of my face
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£33,300
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
2,250
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
1
0 primary, 0 secondary, 1 other
Total Income Tax▼
£262m
from 55,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,720
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,800
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
17 councillors across 5 wards · Last elections: May 2022
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denny Banknock | Labour Party | Alf Kelly | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Brian McCabe | May 2022 | |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Fiona Collie | May 2022 | |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Paul Garner | May 2022 | |
| Falkirk North | Scottish National Party (SNP) | Cecil Meiklejohn | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Iain Sinclair | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | James Bundy | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Robert Bissett | May 2022 | |
| Falkirk South | Labour Party | Euan Stainbank | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Lorna Catherine Binnie | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Sarah Patrick | May 2022 | |
| Lower Braes | Labour Party | Anne Hannah | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Gordon Forrest | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | James Kerr | May 2022 | |
| Upper Braes | Conservative and Unionist Party | Claire Brown | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Jim Robertson | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Siobhan Paterson | May 2022 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 18,343 | 43.0% | |
| SNP | 13,347 | 31.3% | |
| Con | 3,576 | 8.4% | |
| Ref | 3,375 | 7.9% | |
| Ind | 1,711 | 4.0% | |
| LD | 1,092 | 2.6% | |
| Ind | 600 | 1.4% | |
| Alba | 581 | 1.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | SNP | 29,351 | 52.5% |
| Con | 14,403 | 25.8% | |
| Lab | 6,243 | 11.2% | |
| LD | 3,990 | 7.1% | |
| Green | 1,885 | 3.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GE | SNP | 20,952 | 38.9% |
| Lab | 16,029 | 29.8% | |
| Con | 14,088 | 26.2% | |
| LD | 1,120 | 2.1% | |
| Green | 908 | 1.7% | |
| Ind | 712 | 1.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GE | SNP | 34,831 | 57.7% |
| Lab | 15,130 | 25.1% | |
| Con | 7,325 | 12.1% | |
| Ind | 1,829 | 3.0% | |
| LD | 1,225 | 2.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 23,207 | 45.7% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | SNP | 15,364 | 30.3% |
| Con | 5,698 | 11.2% | |
| LD | 5,225 | 10.3% | |
| Ind | 1,283 | 2.5% |
Euan Stainbank has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
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A 20-year-old Falkirk resident, Samantha Redding, suffered severe facial injuries when attacked by a Spanish Mastiff-Akita dog in January 2026, losing part of her face including her top lip. She underwent multiple surgeries including a 12-hour reconstructive operation and faces ongoing procedures; the dog's owner has been arrested and charged under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
Motherwell captain Paul McGinn discusses his team's poor form ahead of a match against Hearts, acknowledging that Falkirk demonstrated they are a strong team after defeating Motherwell 3-2. The article includes the upcoming top-six fixture schedule where Falkirk will face Hearts and Rangers.
The Scottish Premiership post-split fixtures have been revealed, with Falkirk appearing in the run-in matches of several top-flight clubs including Hearts, Rangers, and Celtic. Falkirk, managed by John McGlynn, are in contention for European qualification through the Scottish Cup despite being eight points behind fourth place.
Falkirk Council has completed a £31 million development delivering 111 new social homes in the town, including restoration of a listed farmhouse. The project demonstrates successful partnership between the council, engineering firms, and contractors to create new housing while preserving heritage buildings.
An in-depth analysis of Falkirk's two constituencies at a political crossroads, examining the decline of its industrial base (refinery closures, job losses), challenges at Forth Valley Hospital (bed shortages, long A&E waits), and emerging immigration concerns. The article explores how these issues will shape voter behaviour and what each political party must address to win support.
A body was discovered at a retail park on Grahams Road in Falkirk on Wednesday morning, with police treating the death as unexplained and launching an investigation. Emergency services responded to the scene near a Tesco supermarket.
A 20-year-old Falkirk resident suffered severe facial injuries in an unprovoked dog attack in January, requiring multiple emergency surgeries and ongoing reconstruction. The dog's owner has been arrested and charged under the Dangerous Dogs Act, appearing at Falkirk Sheriff Court in February 2026.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar criticises the SNP for 'selling out Scottish workers' by awarding major public contracts to foreign manufacturers rather than domestic firms, citing the recent closure announcement of Alexander Dennis bus plant in Falkirk as a key example. The article covers Labour's proposed industrial strategy pledges and the SNP's defensive response referencing Labour's record on Grangemouth.
SNP candidate Tracy Carragher has been suspended and dropped as a candidate following her mishandling of sexual assault complaints against former North Lanarkshire Council leader Jordan Linden, who was convicted at Falkirk Sheriff Court. The case has prompted First Minister John Swinney to announce an independent review of the SNP's complaints process.
An Afghan asylum seeker has been convicted of voyeurism at a Perth leisure pool and previously sexually assaulted two female train passengers on Scotrail services between Glasgow and Polmont. The case involves multiple sexual offences and raises concerns about public safety in the region, including on transport links that serve Falkirk.
A sex offender case at Falkirk Sheriff Court has exposed a controversy involving SNP politician Tracy Carragher, who testified as a defence witness for Jordan Linden, convicted of 10 sexual offences including harassment of young men and boys. The article argues the SNP's handling of Carragher contrasts hypocritically with their criticism of Labour's Pam Duncan-Glancy for maintaining a friendship with a paedophile.
Alexander Dennis, a bus manufacturer with sites in Falkirk and Larbert, is axing 115 highly-skilled green manufacturing jobs despite winning orders for 123 zero-emission buses through Scottish Government funding. The job losses are attributed to the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund awarding 166 buses to Chinese competitor Yutong, with unions and Scottish Government officials criticising both the company's decision and UK Government policy failures.
The article examines the £60bn national project to rewire Britain's electricity grid for renewable energy, with particular focus on the controversial 460km power line project in northern Scotland involving 1,100 pylons. It notes that a previous Beauly-to-Denny (near Falkirk) power line upgrade was delayed 14 years and discusses ongoing community opposition to visual and environmental impacts across Scotland.
Rolls-Royce has begun construction on a large-scale battery energy storage facility in Falkirk as part of the UK's Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, marking the company's first major battery storage project in the UK. This investment aligns with the government's target of 27 GW of battery storage capacity by 2030 to support renewable energy and grid stability.
Alexander Dennis Limited announced it will close one of its two Falkirk factories, placing 115 workers at risk of redundancy, following the Scottish Government's £45 million eco-bus procurement deal that awarded more buses to a Chinese competitor than to the Scottish firm. The article criticizes the SNP government for not using public spending to protect Scottish jobs and manufacturing.
Celtic Renewables has extended its three-year partnership with Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk to convert whisky by-products into bio-based green chemicals, reducing carbon emissions by over 60% compared to fossil-based alternatives. The partnership demonstrates the Falkirk/Grangemouth area's commitment to the net zero transition and circular economy, with Celtic Renewables recently securing £16 million in funding for a new industrial-scale biorefinery.
Alexander Dennis is axing up to 115 jobs at its Falkirk and Larbert sites despite receiving over £90m in public subsidies and a £4.1m Scottish Government furlough scheme. The announcement reignites debate over the effectiveness of government subsidies to private firms and whether public money is being spent wisely on industrial strategy.
Alexander Dennis Limited announced the closure of its factory in Camelon, Falkirk, after 68 years, placing 115 jobs at risk. The decision follows the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund awarding only 123 of 334 new buses to ADL while 166 went to Chinese company Yutong, prompting union accusations that the SNP Government failed to protect Scottish manufacturing and jobs.
Alexander Dennis plans to close its Falkirk manufacturing site with up to 115 jobs at risk, while converting its Larbert facility to focus on chassis manufacturing. The announcement comes despite recent Scottish Government support and follows earlier threats to move operations to Yorkshire, highlighting challenges facing UK bus manufacturing amid overseas competition.
Alexander Dennis announced the closure of its Falkirk bus factory with 115 jobs at risk, though a nearby Larbert facility will be retained with 200 jobs safeguarded. The closure comes despite Scottish Government funding for a furlough scheme, and is linked to criticism that recent Scottish Government bus procurement contracts heavily favoured overseas manufacturers, particularly Chinese firms.
Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis has announced plans to close its Falkirk plant, resulting in 115 job losses, despite receiving a £4m Scottish government furlough scheme six months ago. The company proposes converting the nearby Larbert facility to chassis manufacturing while citing market pressures and competition from overseas manufacturers, though it would retain approximately 350 roles across Scotland.
Alexander Dennis announced the closure of its Falkirk bus manufacturing plant with 115 jobs at risk, while converting its Larbert facility to chassis manufacturing and safeguarding 200 jobs there. The announcement highlights flaws in UK bus procurement rules that favour foreign manufacturers, with Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes calling for Westminster reforms to protect Scottish manufacturing.
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