Scottish National Party MP for Aberdeen North.
At 28% voting participation — roughly half the Commons average — Kirsty Blackman is among the least present MPs by division record, yet she has been active where she has shown up. In April, she acted as a teller against the government's asylum accommodation regulations and voted to refer Keir Starmer to the Privileges Committee over the Mandelson appointment. Earlier this year, she led a parliamentary debate demanding more support for North Sea workers facing job losses, directly challenging ministers on the "just transition" and drawing significant coverage from Scottish outlets. On the King's Speech, she voted with the SNP to reject Labour's legislative programme outright.
Her 100% party alignment means no rebel votes — every division she has entered, she voted with the SNP. Her stance profile shows consistent opposition to fiscal tightening (13% aligned with fiscal responsibility positions) and immigration control (0%), alongside strong support for workers' rights, trade union rights, and welfare expansion. Her speeches concentrate on social care, economy and jobs, fiscal policy, and cost of living — a profile that reflects both national SNP priorities and the specific pressures facing Aberdeen North, where the North Sea energy transition is a live local issue.
The low participation rate deserves context: SNP MPs routinely miss votes on England-only matters under the party's EVEL abstention approach, which will mechanically reduce their headline figures. Blackman has also been publicly visible on LGBTQ+ issues — she spoke to Diva Magazine about securing trans healthcare provision in Aberdeen — and she has raised constituent cases including the threatened closure of a local M&S store. Her committee role is limited to the Speaker's Conference. Recent news sentiment data covers only seven articles in 90 days, so the picture of her current profile is partial.
Kirsty Blackman is the Scottish National Party MP for Aberdeen North, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. She currently undertakes the roles of SNP Chief Whip, Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Work and Pensions), and Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Equalities).
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 Blackman broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Source · Hansard
“The priority must be enabling disabled people to access full human rights and participate in society, not reducing the bill; the Conservatives prioritise cuts while Labour should l…”
“Trans people should not have to disclose gender reassignment status to access services; conversion practices ban delayed too long and feels hollow; guidance strips privacy rights; …”
“Scotland has the innovation capacity for energy transition but lacks jobs; talented workers are emigrating because opportunities do not yet exist.”
“Seeks reassurance that the government will advise when document searches cease and that due diligence for future trade envoys has materially improved.”
Select, joint and other committees Blackman 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker's Conference (2024) | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Blackman sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Home Office | 41 | 25.9% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 29 | 18.4% |
| Treasury | 18 | 11.4% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 16 | 10.1% |
| Department for Transport | 12 | 7.6% |
| Women and Equalities | 9 | 5.7% |
| Cabinet Office | 7 | 4.4% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 4 | 2.5% |
Whether he is taking steps to review and revise the DESNZ North Sea Future Plan in consultation with the sector, in response to feedback from energy sector businesses on that plan.
The 2025 North Sea Future Plan is the government’s response to the “Building the North Sea’s Energy Future” consultation, which engaged extensively with industry, workers and other stakeholders.The government continues to work closely with …read full →
Whether she has received representations from North Sea operators regarding the offer to invest £17.5 billion in new domestic oil and gas projects in exchange for early implementation of the Oil and Gas Price Mechan
Ministers regularly meet with different stakeholders, to discuss a range of policy issues, including oil and gas companies. The Government recognises domestic oil and gas will continue to have a role in the energy mix for decades to come.
What target timescales his Department has set for the determination of offshore wind and grid connection planning applications; and what steps he is taking to reduce delays in consenting for
In England and Wales, the Planning Act 2008 sets statutory deadlines for the Examining Authority and the deciding Secretary of State. These do not differ by infrastructure type. The Government is taking multiple actions to speed up the plan…read full →
What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his Department's renewable energy targets that developers in the north of Scotland face higher transmission charges than those in
Electricity transmission charging arrangements are a matter for Ofgem as the independent regulator. Transmission charges are designed to be cost‑reflective, meaning they reflect the costs imposed on the network by generators connecting in d…read full →
Member of Investment Systems Council for New Capital Consensus. This is an unpai Member of Investment Systems Council for New Capital Consensus. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 1 June 2026
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Source · Members API · Last amended 30 Jun 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 213,507 | 65.7% |
| Accommodation | 39,262 | 12.1% |
| Office Costs | 29,179 | 9.0% |
| MP Travel | 27,276 | 8.4% |
| Staff Travel | 12,827 | 3.9% |
| Total · 172 claims | 325,192 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Blackman on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Aberdeen North | 14,533 | 34.5% | Won |
| 2019 | Aberdeen North | 20,205 | 54.0% | Won |
| 2017 | Aberdeen North | 15,170 | 41.3% | Won |
| 2015 | Aberdeen North | 24,793 | 56.4% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirsty BlackmanWON | SNP | 14,533 | 34.5 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Aberdeen North →