Melanie Ward was elected as Labour (Co-op) MP for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy in July 2024 and is relatively new to Parliament, ranking 299th of 650 MPs for length of service. She has cast 209 votes from 515 eligible divisions, achieving a 40.58% participation rate and ranking 513th overall for voting activity. Ward has made 223 debate contributions across 147 debates, ranking 183rd overall in debate activity, which represents a notable divergence from her lower voting rank. Her debate contributions have focused on Foreign Affairs & Defence, Parliamentary Procedure, and International Development, while her voting has concentrated on Parliamentary Procedure, Justice & Law, and Employment & Workers Rights.

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