Elaine Stewart
Labour - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
4,154 (10.1%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 4th July 2024
4 APPG Memberships
Australia and New Zealand (ANZAC) and the Pacific Islands, Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention, Wood Panel Industry, BoxingDivision Voting information
Elaine Stewart voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 47 Labour Aye votes vs 331 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 149 Noes - 334
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.
Sparring Partners
(13 debate interactions)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scotland Office)
(5 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(8 debate contributions)
(7 debate contributions)
(5 debate contributions)
(5 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(1,186 words contributed)
(346 words contributed)
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock Petitions
e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.
If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.
If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).
of 103,373 signatures (0.35%)
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of 103,373 signatures (0.35%)
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of 1,025 signatures (23.81%)
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Latest EDMs signed by Elaine Stewart
Marking the 60th anniversary of the University of the Air White Paper
Tabled by: Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)That this House marks the 60 years since the publication of the White Paper, “University of the Air”, which paved the way for the creation of The Open University; celebrates the legacy of Jennie Lee, Baroness Lee of Asheridge, who was the driving force behind the paper; recognises the impact …
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Public inquiry into Epstein links
Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East)That this House stands with Jeffrey Epstein’s victims whose relentless courage and pursuit of justice has led to the publication of the Epstein files; notes with concern the number of British public figures included in these files; recognises that child sexual abuse on this scale is likely to have involved …
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2026)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Your Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Elaine Stewart, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
Elaine Stewart has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Elaine Stewart has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
Elaine Stewart has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Elaine Stewart has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 6 Written Questions
(View all written questions)1 Other Department Questions
Minister for Women and Equalities
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 working with Scottish Government and the Ministry of Defence to consult on new policy and guidance, aiming to unlock 3-6GW of onshore wind capacity around the Eskdalemuir Seismic Array.
Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
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 working with Scottish Government and the Ministry of Defence to consult on new policy and guidance, aiming to unlock 3-6GW of onshore wind capacity around the Eskdalemuir Seismic Array.
Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
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 jobs for the UK, including those workers in Warton and Samlesbury who I had the pleasure of meeting recently.
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
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 our ambitious and comprehensive Child Poverty Strategy. It sets out the steps we are taking to reduce child poverty in the short-term, as well as putting in place the building blocks we need to create long-term change across the UK. Our decision to lift the two-child cap alone will benefit 95,000 Scottish children.
Secretary of State for Scotland
Grassroots sports are the backbone of Scottish communities, and that is why we are investing a further £8.6 million this year in sports facilities across Scotland.
Through this scheme, almost 100 facilities across Scotland, including in our island and rural communities, have been built or upgraded and with this new funding, we can look forward to many more.
This scheme will increase participation, improve health and help people of all ages to enjoy the benefits of sport.
Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)