About Alistair Carns

Alistair Carns represents the people who live in Birmingham Selly Oak, 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 Birmingham Selly Oak

Entered the House of Commons on 5 July 2024 — General election

Social Media

• @alcarns.bsky.social
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Currently held offices

• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans) (since 9 Jul 2024)

Other offices held in the past

• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for the Armed Forces) ( 6 Sep 2025 to 11 Jun 2026)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans and People) ( 9 Jul 2024 to 6 Sep 2025)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Armed Forces Bill Committee (7 out of 7)