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 42,524 signatures (0.36%)
of 671,060 signatures (0.16%)
of 259,763 signatures (0.14%)
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of 120,786 signatures (0.14%)
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of 671,060 signatures (0.16%)
of 259,763 signatures (0.14%)
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Latest EDMs signed by Elaine Stewart
Five-year indefinite leave to remain pathway for Skilled Worker visa holders
Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)That this House recognises the vital contribution of Skilled Worker visa holders to the UK economy and public services, including sectors facing critical shortages such as health, engineering, and social care; notes that these individuals pay taxes, contribute to their communities, and have no recourse to public funds; further notes …
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Your Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Palestine Action hunger strike
Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)That this House expresses its extreme concern that six prisoners associated with Palestine Action have felt that they had no other recourse to protest against their prison conditions but to launch a hunger strike; and calls upon the Secretary of State for Justice to intervene urgently to ensure their treatment …
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Your Party: 1
Conservative: 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 5 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)
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)