Michael Shanks

Michael Shanks is the Labour MP for Rutherglen, and has been an MP continually since 5 October 2023. He currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero).

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Michael Shanks, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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Representation

Rutherglen
Elected 1 time
4 July 2024 - Present
Commons

Party affiliation

Labour
5 October 2023 - Present

Government post

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
9 July 2024 - Present
Commons

Previous

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Representations

Rutherglen and Hamilton West [2005 - 2024]
Elected 1 time
5 October 2023 - 30 May 2024
Commons

Elections contested

Glasgow North West
8 June 2017
Commons

Opposition posts

Shadow Minister (Scotland)
Scotland Office
28 November 2023 - 30 May 2024
Commons

Committee memberships

Scottish Affairs Committee
22 January 2024 - 30 May 2024
Commons
Great British Energy Bill
11 September 2024 - 15 October 2024
Commons
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
24 April 2025 - 22 May 2025
Commons