Michael Shanks
Michael Shanks was a Labour Party candidate in Rutherglen constituency in the UK Parliamentary general election. They were elected with 21,460 votes.
Michael Shanks's policies
Statement to voters
I was elected as the MP for Rutherglen in the by-election in October 2023, with a 20% swing from the SNP to Labour. I am hugely proud of the communities that make up the Rutherglen constituency and excited about our potential and I hope to have the opportunity to continue to serve as the area's Member of Parliament. Prior to becoming an MP I was a secondary school teacher and led a charity for young people with complex needs. I am currently a trustee of three charities.
This statement was added by Michael Shanks, their team, or by a Democracy Club volunteer, based on information published by the candidate elsewhere.
Record in office
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Michael Shanks online
- mgshanks
- Home page
- https://michaelshanks.org.uk/
- michaelshankslabour
| Date | Election | Party | Results | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rutherglen: UK Parliamentary general election | Labour Party | 21,460 votes (elected) | 1st / 9 candidates |
| 2023 | Rutherglen and Hamilton West: UK Parliamentary by-election | Labour Party | 17,845 votes (elected) | 1st / 14 candidates |
| 2017 | Glasgow North West: UK Parliamentary general election | Labour Party | 13,947 votes (not elected) | 2nd / 4 candidates |
| 2016 | Glasgow Kelvin: Scottish Parliament elections (Constituencies) | Labour Party | 5,968 votes (not elected) | 3rd / 6 candidates |
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