Lab regained this seat from SNP — last held it in 2010.
Lillian Jones
Labour PartyLillian Jones is the Labour MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Vote on Amendment 38 to the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, which would have provided greater certainty and protections for disabled people with fluctuating conditions while the government's review of PIP assessments (the Timms review) is ongoing. Critics argued the Bill was putting cuts before the review, leaving vulnerable people uncertain about their entitlements.
Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have chosen to stop eating and drinking. The amendment would close a potential loophole where a person who is not otherwise terminally ill could meet the bill's eligibility criteria by voluntarily starving themselves.
Vote on whether to add a provision to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ensuring that if an independent doctor dies or becomes too ill to complete their assessment before signing off on an assisted dying request, a further referral can be made to another doctor — mirroring an existing provision in the Bill for the attending doctor.
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Sign up freeCoverage of Kilmarnock and Loudoun has been predominantly positive for Lillian across 39 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“MP welcomes revised government proposals on inherited farmland tax - Cumnock Chronicle” — Cumnock Chronicle
“MP Lillian Jones: 'The budget delivers for people of Scotland' - Cumnock Chronicle” — Cumnock Chronicle
Critical coverage
“SNP MP Alan Brown tells House of Commons 'crap' Brexit deal is a ‘get it up ye” to Scotland - Daily Record” — Daily Record
Represented by Lab since 2024.
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,600
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£33,300
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
2,555
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Total Income Tax▼
£230m
from 50,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,710
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,640
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).
29 councillors across 8 wards · Last elections: May 2022
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annick | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Ellen Freel | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | John McFadzean | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | John McGhee | May 2022 | |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Stephen Canning | May 2022 | |
| Ballochmyle | Conservative and Unionist Party | Alyson Simmons | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Claire Leitch | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Linda Holland | May 2022 | |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | William Lennox | May 2022 | |
| Cumnock New Cumnock | Labour Party | Billy Crawford | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Jim McMahon | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | June Kyle | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Neill Watts | May 2022 | |
| Irvine Valley | Scottish National Party (SNP) | Beverley Michele Clark | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Kevin McGregor | May 2022 | |
| The Rubbish Party | Sally Cogley | May 2022 | |
| Kilmarnock East Hurlford | Labour Party | Barry Douglas | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Graham Barton | May 2022 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Graham Boyd | May 2022 | |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Neal Ingram | May 2022 | |
| Kilmarnock North | Scottish National Party (SNP) | David William Richardson | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Elaine Cowan | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Maureen McKay | May 2022 | |
| Kilmarnock South | Scottish National Party (SNP) | Clare Maitland | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Jim Todd | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Peter Mabon | May 2022 | |
| Kilmarnock West Crosshouse | Scottish National Party (SNP) | Douglas Reid | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Iain Linton | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | James Adams | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Lillian Jones | 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 | 19,055 | 44.9% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | SNP | 13,936 | 32.8% |
| Con | 3,527 | 8.3% | |
| Ref | 3,472 | 8.2% | |
| Ind | 1,237 | 2.9% | |
| LD | 850 | 2.0% | |
| Ind | 401 | 0.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | SNP | 24,216 | 50.8% |
| Con | 11,557 | 24.3% | |
| Lab | 9,009 | 18.9% | |
| LD | 2,444 | 5.1% | |
| Ind | 405 | 0.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GE | SNP | 19,690 | 42.3% |
| Lab | 13,421 | 28.9% | |
| Con | 12,404 | 26.7% | |
| LD | 994 | 2.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GE | SNP | 30,000 | 55.7% |
| Lab | 16,362 | 30.4% | |
| Con | 6,752 | 12.5% | |
| LD | 789 | 1.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 24,460 | 52.5% | |
| SNP | 12,082 | 25.9% | |
| Con | 6,592 | 14.2% | |
| LD | 3,419 | 7.3% |
Lillian Jones 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.
11 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
The UK Government has launched a three-month public consultation on protecting children online, covering social media, AI chatbots, and gaming platforms. MP Lillian Jones is actively encouraging Kilmarnock and Loudoun residents, particularly parents and young people, to participate in shaping the government's digital safety policies.
Labour MP Lillian Jones is encouraging residents and community organisations in Kilmarnock and Loudoun to apply for a share of £500,000 in UK Government funding to create Armed Forces Day events in summer 2026. The article highlights the MP's active promotion of this funding opportunity and her support for the armed forces community.
MP Lillian Jones argues that Scotland's SNP government is holding back economic growth and job creation by opposing nuclear development, citing the example of young apprentices at Hunterston A who fear limited career prospects. She contrasts Scotland's stagnant 5% nuclear job growth with the UK's 55% growth over the past decade, and advocates for Labour's pro-nuclear stance ahead of the Scottish election.
MP Lillian Jones criticises the SNP Scottish Government's budget, highlighting 11,000 public sector job cuts, £500 million in local authority funding reductions, and service cuts affecting Kilmarnock and Loudoun constituents including increased council tax, reduced bin collections, and healthcare pressures at Crosshouse Hospital. She contrasts the SNP's record with UK Labour's additional £10.3 billion funding, framing the May 7 Scottish Parliament election as a choice between decline or change.
Kilmarnock MP Lillian Jones has called for 'decisive action' at University Hospital Crosshouse after data revealed its A&E department exceeded capacity by 50% in December 2025, with patients treated in corridors. Jones has written to the NHS board chief executive demanding urgent measures to address unsustainable pressure on emergency services and protect patient safety.
MP Lillian Jones welcomes the government's decision to raise the inheritance tax threshold for farmland from £1 million to £2.5 million, protecting family farms in Kilmarnock and Loudoun. Jones credits sustained engagement from rural MPs and farmers for prompting this policy change, describing it as necessary to protect the agricultural sector.
Kilmarnock and Loudoun MP Lillian Jones welcomes the passing of the Employment Rights Act 2025, which introduces protections including bans on zero-hours contracts and fire-and-rehire practices, and grants workers sick pay and family leave from day one. The MP highlights the legislation's positive impact on local workers in shops, factories, care services, and small businesses across the constituency.
MP Lillian Jones welcomes the Bank of England's interest rate cut, highlighting benefits for mortgaged families and businesses in Kilmarnock and Loudoun as inflation continues to fall. She credits the Labour government's economic stabilization efforts for enabling this positive development.
MP Lillian Jones writes to constituents about Labour's second budget, highlighting measures that directly benefit Kilmarnock and Loudoun residents including the scrapping of the two-child cap (affecting 2,090 local children), energy bill savings, pension increases, and wage rises. She contrasts Labour's delivery with SNP mismanagement of Scotland.
MP Lillian Jones hosted an 'Ambitious Ayrshire' business networking roundtable at Westminster with colleagues and local business representatives, followed by a reception at the Scotland Office. Jones emphasized the event as an opportunity to understand local business challenges and develop plans to make Ayrshire the fastest-growing region in Scotland.
MP Lillian Jones criticises SNP Government funding cuts to Ayrshire College, calling a proposed £2.1 million reduction a 'betrayal of opportunity'. She warns the cuts could force campus closures and leave hundreds of young people without training places, particularly damaging as Ayrshire's aerospace and other industries need skilled workers.
MP Lillian Jones outlines her commitment to addressing key local concerns—cost of living and immigration—while highlighting government achievements and investment in the constituency, including the Ayrshire Growth Deal worth over £200 million. The article emphasizes both national policy initiatives and specific local funding secured for community projects and economic development.
MP Lillian Jones criticises the SNP Scottish Government for not attending or supporting the UK Defence and Security Equipment International trade show, arguing this snub harms Scotland's defence sector which supports 12,000 jobs and contributes £7 billion annually to the economy. Jones highlights local East Ayrshire defence firms and Ayrshire College aerospace courses, contending that political ideology is preventing the Scottish Government from backing a strategically important industry.
MP Lillian Jones pays tribute to the 75th anniversary of the Knockshinnoch Castle Colliery disaster of 1950, in which 13 miners died and 116 were rescued following the collapse of a waterlogged peat field. The article honors both the victims and the rescue workers who demonstrated remarkable bravery during the three-day rescue operation near New Cumnock in East Ayrshire.
MP Lillian Jones launches a survey to gather constituent feedback on pothole issues in Kilmarnock and Loudoun, citing road maintenance as a major concern raised by residents. The survey addresses the effectiveness of current repairs and the impact on constituents' safety, vehicles, and daily lives.
Former Ayrshire MPs, including Alan Brown who previously represented Kilmarnock and Loudoun, have been approved as potential SNP candidates for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. Brown lost his Westminster seat to current MP Lillian Jones in July 2024 and may seek candidacy for the Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley seat vacated by Willie Coffey.
Lillian Jones MP highlights the Labour government's new Employment Rights Bill, which introduces protections including bans on zero-hours contracts and fire-and-rehire practices. Jones emphasizes her commitment to serving Kilmarnock and Loudoun constituents, drawing on 34 years of public service experience in the NHS and local government.
Official results from the 4 July 2024 UK Parliamentary General Election in Kilmarnock and Loudoun show Lillian Jones of the Scottish Labour Party elected as MP with 19,055 votes and a majority of 5,119. Turnout was 57.1%, down from 63.54% in 2017, with SNP candidate Alan Brown receiving 13,936 votes as the closest challenger.
Labour's Lillian Jones won the Kilmarnock and Loudoun seat with 19,055 votes (44.9%), defeating SNP incumbent Alan Brown (13,936 votes, 32.8%) in the first Scottish result of the 2024 general election. This represents a significant swing, with Labour's vote share increasing 26 points while the SNP's dropped 18 points in what was previously the SNP's second safest seat.
Crosshouse Primary School and Communication Centre in Kilmarnock and Loudoun has been officially opened following a major refurbishment and extension project by East Ayrshire Council. The facility now features improved teaching spaces, a communication centre for children with social and communication disorders, and enhanced amenities as part of the Council's broader school estate improvement programme.
Alan Brown, MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun, visited the Barratt Developments Lairds Brae housing development in Kilmarnock to congratulate site manager Alistair Grant on winning a national NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award. The development is delivering 132 energy-efficient homes for families and first-time buyers, with the MP expressing support for the investment and quality standards in the constituency.
Alan Brown, MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun, is holding a special drop-in energy advice surgery on October 28 at Celebrate Kilmarnock to help constituents navigate the cost of living crisis. The event will feature support from Citizens Advice Scotland, EA Money, and Home Energy Scotland to assist with energy bill concerns.
Kilmarnock and Loudoun MP Alan Brown faced significant backlash for using colloquial language ('crap' and 'get it up ye') in the House of Commons while criticising Boris Johnson's Brexit deal. The article documents sharply divided social media reaction, with supporters praising his directness and critics calling him an embarrassment to Scotland and the constituency.
Alan Brown, MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun, participated in a 'Walk In My Shoes' visit to Kilmarnock Football Club where he helped break ground on Phase Two of hospitality suite renovations being conducted by local company Worksmart. The article highlights the MP's engagement with local businesses and his support for the club's community-focused modernization efforts.
Vodafone UK and Webhelp celebrated a £1 million investment in their Kilmarnock contact centre, which has created 270 new jobs in the past year as part of a new five-year contract covering 2,400 UK-based roles. This represents significant economic investment and employment growth for the Kilmarnock and Loudoun constituency.
The Boundary Commission for Scotland has proposed splitting Kilmarnock and Loudoun into two separate constituencies as part of plans to reduce Scottish seats from 59 to 53. The current MP Alan Brown strongly opposes these changes, calling them a 'dog's breakfast' and arguing that cost-cutting should target the House of Lords instead.
The article reports on constituents' demands for an apology from former Kilmarnock and Loudoun MP Des Browne following the Chilcot Report's findings that Britain invaded Iraq before exhausting peaceful options. The current MP Alan Brown criticises Browne's 2003 vote for war and calls for an apology, while the article explores the broader controversy around the Iraq invasion and misleading information provided to Parliament.
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