Labour Party MP for Stirling and Strathallan.
Stirling and Strathallan's MP has drawn his sharpest national attention through constituency campaigning rather than Commons rebellion — most notably forcing Google and the Prime Minister to act on illegal handgun advertisements that appeared online, after a constituent, the father of a Dunblane victim, flagged the problem. Kane raised it at PMQs and secured an explicit government commitment to tougher enforcement under online safety legislation. More recently he has taken on the SNP Scottish Government over proposed cuts to Forth Valley College, welcoming Westminster intervention and publicly criticising Holyrood's approach. He has no rebel votes to his name — a 100% Labour party-line record across all recorded divisions.
His voting participation sits at 77%, modestly below the Commons average. His stance profile marks him out as a reliable fiscal conservative by Labour standards and strongly aligned with progressive taxation, but he scores low on civil liberties (6%), parliamentary scrutiny (14%), and local democracy (39%) — patterns consistent with voting against judicial oversight amendments to the National Security (State Threats) Bill and backing government positions on the Armed Forces Bill report stage. His speeches cluster around economy and jobs, local government, and social care, with 54 contributions across 42 debates since 2024.
Two deviations from his parliamentary party stand out: Kane votes more consistently with public health positions and with assisted dying access than the average Labour MP, running 48 and 31 percentage points ahead respectively. He sits on the Public Accounts Committee, giving him a formal scrutiny role over government spending — though his low pro-scrutiny voting score suggests he applies that instinct selectively. News sentiment data for the most recent 90-day period is insufficient for a reliable pattern.
Chris Kane is the Labour MP for Stirling and Strathallan, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Kane broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Source · Hansard
“Objected to Rupert Lowe's characterisation of Dunblane as 'one murder', arguing it disrespects the 16 children and teacher killed and seeking assurance that Parliament upholds accu…”
“Film studio funding in Stirling is valuable but requires coordinated cross-government engagement on skills and infrastructure with Scottish Government and relevant UK departments.”
“Modern community centres must innovate beyond 1960s-70s models; local government needs flexibility and support from national government; community spaces should be recognised as pr…”
“SNP underfunding has pushed Forth Valley College into crisis during critical periods (film studio, industrial transition); calls for Labour Government under Anas Sarwar to rebuild …”
Bluesky is the only social platform we ingest at the row level. The strip below is computed by classifying each post for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling) and then by tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul | Culture Community | celebratory | “🏴 Delighted to highlight the Highland Games season in Parliament this week and pay tribute to the Stirling & District Schools Pipe Band and their t…” |
| 10 Jul | Cost of Living | measured | “Most parents will know those two dreaded words: “I’m bored.” Entertaining over the summer holidays can be a challenge, especially when budgets are tight. That’…” |
| 9 Jul | Mp Performance | defensive | “Read below: my full statement in response to Rupert Lowe’s comments on the Dunblane Tragedy👇” |
Select, joint and other committees Kane currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Public Accounts Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Kane sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland Office | 12 | 28.6% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 9 | 21.4% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 4 | 9.5% |
| Treasury | 3 | 7.1% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 3 | 7.1% |
| Home Office | 3 | 7.1% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 2 | 4.8% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 2 | 4.8% |
What progress has been made on securing an adequate supply of propranolol 80mg and 160mg modified release capsules.
The Department is aware of supply issues affecting propranolol (Bedranol SR) 80 milligrams and 160 milligrams modified release capsules due to manufacturing issues which are expected to last until at least August 2026. We have engaged with …read full →
What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government and local authorities on the use of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to promote and develop rural resilience in areas classified as remote rural and very rem
I am responding as the matter of Scotland's Rural Economy falls within my portfolio. I take the matter of sustainable rural development very seriously and I regularly discuss this matter with colleagues in the Scottish Government and Local …read full →
What steps the Government is taking with the Scottish Government to help promote and develop rural resilience in areas of Scotland classified as remote rural and very remote rural.
I am responding as the matter of Scotland's Rural Economy falls within my portfolio. I take the matter of sustainable rural development very seriously and I regularly discuss this matter with colleagues in the Scottish Government and Local …read full →
What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on depopulation in rural areas.
I am responding as the matter of Scotland's Rural Economy falls within my portfolio. I take the matter of sustainable rural development very seriously and I regularly discuss this matter with colleagues in the Scottish Government and Local …read full →
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Source · Members API · Last amended 17 Sept 2025
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 142,702 | 64.4% |
| Office Costs | 29,869 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation | 19,873 | 9.0% |
| MP Travel | 19,645 | 8.9% |
| Dependant Travel | 4,824 | 2.2% |
| Total · 197 claims | 221,690 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Kane on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Stirling and Strathallan | 16,856 | 33.9% | Won |
| 2017 | Stirling | 10,902 | 22.1% | Lost |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris KaneWON | Lab | 16,856 | 33.9 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Stirling and Strathallan →