Synopsis
Dr Scott Arthur, the Labour (Co-op) MP for Edinburgh South West, was elected to the current parliament on 4 July 2024 and is relatively new to parliament overall, ranking 299th of 650 MPs for length of service. He demonstrates exceptionally high parliamentary participation, ranking 21st overall in voting with an 82.52% participation rate across 425 votes cast, and 32nd overall in debate contributions with 451 total contributions across 255 debates participated in. His top debate topics include Foreign Affairs & Defence, Trade & Industry, and Transport, while his voting activity has focused on Parliamentary Procedure, Employment & Workers Rights, and Justice & Law.
Summary generated on 08/05/2026 (View details)
VOTING PARTICIPATION
425 / 515
82.52%
Ranked #21 of 650 MPs (97th percentile)
DEBATE CONTRIBUTIONS
255 / 8625
451 total contributions
Ranked #32 of 650 MPs (95th percentile)
REGISTERED INTERESTS
8
£279.17
Total declared interests