Labour Party MP for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock.
Elaine Stewart is the Labour MP for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock, 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 Stewart broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill Committee: Amendment 38 | Yes | vs party |
Source · Hansard
“The UK must learn from past failures in managing industrial transition and implement practical support for workers and skills retention to prevent future communities suffering like…”
“Recognises Ayrshire growth deal potential but expresses concern that on-the-ground delivery is too slow and requests government intervention to accelerate momentum.”
“Supports the Pride in Place programme and seeks assurance on swift implementation to get projects running as soon as possible.”
“Labour's investment is working in England; Scottish SNP government is failing to deliver despite record funding increases.”
Select, joint and other committees Stewart 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish Affairs Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Stewart sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 2 | 33.3% |
| Scotland Office | 2 | 33.3% |
| Ministry of Defence | 1 | 16.7% |
| Women and Equalities | 1 | 16.7% |
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle child poverty in Scotland.
Poverty scars the lives and life chances of our children. Tackling child poverty is at the heart of this government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity and give every child the very best start in life. In December, we set out ou…read full →
What steps he is taking to support Typhoon production.
Defence is an engine for growth, as demonstrated by the recent deal this Government signed with Türkiye for 20 Eurofighter Typhoons, worth £8 billion to the UK economy and supporting a key NATO ally. This deal secures thousands of skilled j…read full →
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the exclusion zone on the development of wind farms around the Eskdalemuir Seismic Array.
The interference that onshore wind turbines can cause to seismological monitoring stations was a priority area of focus for the Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce. In the recent Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy my Department committed to workin…read full →
How much of the onshore wind pipeline in the Eskdalemuir consultation zone his Department plans to see unlocked in the forthcoming solution to onshore wind development around the Seismic Array.
The interference that onshore wind turbines can cause to seismological monitoring stations was a priority area of focus for the Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce. In the recent Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy my Department committed to workin…read full →
Volunteer and Treasurer of Doon valley amateur boxing club. This is an unpaid ro Volunteer and Treasurer of Doon valley amateur boxing club. This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 2 August 2024) |
Unpaid director for the local community-run post office.
Unpaid director for the local community-run post office.
(Registered 2 August 2024) |
Director of Dalmellington Parish Development trust. This is an unpaid role.
Director of Dalmellington Parish Development trust. This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 2 August 2024) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 16 Aug 2024
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 133,299 | 64.1% |
| Office Costs | 30,770 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation | 20,283 | 9.8% |
| MP Travel | 17,586 | 8.5% |
| Staff Travel | 5,139 | 2.5% |
| Total · 144 claims | 207,995 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Stewart on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock | 14,930 | 36.5% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine StewartWON | Lab | 14,930 | 36.5 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock →