About Michael Shanks

Michael Shanks represents the people who live in Rutherglen, at the UK Parliament in Westminster.

MPs split their time between Parliament and their constituency. In Parliament, they debate and vote on new laws, review existing laws, and question the Government. In the constituency, their focus is on supporting local people and championing local issues. They have a small staff team who help with casework, maintain their diaries, and monitor their inbox.

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Profile

Labour MP for Rutherglen

Entered the House of Commons on 6 October 2023 — Byelection

Also represented Rutherglen and Hamilton West

Social Media

• @michaelshanksmp.co.uk
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Currently held offices

• Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) (since 6 Sep 2025)
• Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade) (since 6 Sep 2025)

Other offices held in the past

• Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) ( 9 Jul 2024 to 6 Sep 2025)
• Shadow Minister (Scotland) (28 Nov 2023 to 30 May 2024)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Gregor Mackenzie
• Richard Brooman-White
• Gilbert McAllister
• Allan Chapman
• Herbert Moss
• David Hardie
• William Wright
• Adam Rodger

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Planning and Infrastructure Bill Committee (10 out of 14)
• Great British Energy Bill Committee (5 out of 5)