Elaine Stewart (politician)
Elaine Stewart | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Allan Dorans |
| Majority | 4,154 (10.2%) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Labour |
Elaine Stewart is a Scottish Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock since 2024.
Background
[edit]The Daily Record noted that Stewart has "more than 30 years' background in community projects within the third sector".[1]
Member of Parliament
[edit]A member of the Labour Party, she gained the seat from Allan Dorans, of the Scottish National Party.[2] Stewart was involved in local politics prior to becoming an MP. She contested the Doon Valley ward of East Ayrshire Council in the 2017 local elections but was unsuccessful, being eliminated after the fifth count.[3] She contested the ward again in the 2022 local elections and was elected on the third count.[4] She was nominated for the position of Provost in 2023 but was unsuccessful.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Wilson, Stuart (2024-01-03). "Labour unveil candidate for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock seat". Daily Record. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ^ "Ayr, Carrick & Cumnock | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Local Elections Archive Project - 2017 - East Ayrshire". www.andrewteale.me.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "East Ayrshire Council local elections · East Ayrshire Council". www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ Dyson, Kevin (2023-06-30). "Labour bid to take over East Ayrshire Council leadership falls flat". Daily Record. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
External links
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- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
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