Michael Shanks, Labour (Co-op) MP for Rutherglen, was first elected in October 2023 and elected to the current parliament on 4 July 2024. He has cast 227 votes from 460 eligible divisions, achieving a participation rate of 49.35% and ranking 325th overall among all MPs. His debate contributions are notably stronger than his voting record, with 854 total contributions across 143 debates, ranking him 188th overall, and he ranks third among the six MPs elected in 2023 for debate participation. His primary debate topics include Energy & Utilities, Trade & Industry, and Environment & Climate, while his voting activity has focused on Employment & Workers Rights, Parliamentary Procedure, and Education & Skills.

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