Labour Party MP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Torcuil Crichton is the Labour MP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, 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 Crichton broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 77 | No | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 16 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Third Reading | No | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Urges the Government to rejoin EGNOS, emphasizing that 40% of flight diversions from his constituency airports could have been prevented, and that remote connectivity is essential …”
“Welcomes support but concerned Scottish Government centralised scheme through Advice Direct Scotland won't reach hard-to-reach rural customers; urges use of local organisations lik…”
“Highlights failure of rural fuel relief scheme which works in reverse, disadvantaging rural and island communities facing higher petrol prices”
“Supportive of fans travelling to the World Cup, but critical of SNP pricing policies; posed questions about Government support and made light-hearted jabs at opposition parties.”
Select, joint and other committees Crichton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Security and Net Zero Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Crichton sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland Office | 3 | 30.0% |
| Department for Transport | 2 | 20.0% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 2 | 20.0% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 1 | 10.0% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 1 | 10.0% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 1 | 10.0% |
What steps he is taking to help reduce losses from fraud in the benefits system.
The department has made strides in turning the tide on fraud and error in the benefits system, with the overall rates dropping since the peak in overpayments in 2022. We welcome the recognition of this progress in the NAO’s recent report. W…read full →
Whether his Department has considered ensuring that the TRANSFORM trial includes representation from Scotland.
The Department invests over £1.6 billion each year on research through its research delivery arm, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).In November 2023, the Government and Prostate Cancer UK (PCUK) announced the £42 mi…read full →
What consideration he has given to utilising the powers laid out in Section 6 of the 2015 Infrastructure Act to allow (a) communities and (b) groups connected with a community the right to buy a stake in (i) onshore and (ii) offshore renewable energy projects (A) in and (B) adjacent to the community.
The Government recognises that communities hosting energy infrastructure play a vital role in delivering a clean, secure and affordable energy system. Through the Clean Power Action Plan, we are committed to ensuring communities benefit fro…read full →
What measures she is considering to expand blue light and siren permissions to more voluntary rescue services.
Consolidating blue light and siren permissions for all voluntary search and rescue organisations operating under UK Search and Rescue (UKSAR) governance will be considered by Ministers in due course.
Type of land/property: Residential property (Flat)
Type of land/property: Residential property (Flat)
Number of properties: 1
Location: Glasgow
Interest held: from 4 July 2024 until 11 Apr… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 1 Aug 2025
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 68,735 | 54.1% |
| MP Travel | 22,814 | 18.0% |
| Office Costs | 20,126 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation | 10,006 | 7.9% |
| Staff Travel | 3,822 | 3.0% |
| Total · 92 claims | 127,014 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Crichton on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Na h-Eileanan an Iar | 6,692 | 49.5% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torcuil CrichtonWON | Lab | 6,692 | 49.5 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Na h-Eileanan an Iar →