Profile

Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 15 January 2025

Previously MP for Glasgow East until 30 March 2015 — General election

Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election

Also represented Glasgow East

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Social Media

• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) (22 May 2025 to 6 Jun 2025)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland ( 7 Oct 2011 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions) ( 8 Oct 2010 to 7 Oct 2011)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Welfare Reform Bill Committee (24 out of 26)