Michael Shanks MP
Labour
Rutherglen
M
Michael Shanks is the Labour MP for Rutherglen, and has been an MP continually since 5 October 2023.
He currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero).
Pay & earnings · 2026
MP base salary
£33,960
/ £93,904 annual
132 days served — year-to-date
· annual rate £93,904
Declared outside earnings
£0
0 registered interests published in 2026
Total (salary + chair + declared)
£33,960
Base salary: House of Commons Library SN02644 / IPSA. Earnings from Register of Interests (API), published during 2026.
Ministerial activity
Records on file
442
439 meetings ·
0 hospitality ·
0 gifts ·
3 overseas trips
· 2024-07-01 → 2025-12-31
Total overseas travel cost
£3,102
Recent meetings · latest 20 of 439
| Date | Met with | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | Associated British Ports | To progress on the draft Grant Offer Letter and discuss next steps | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-12-16 | Harbour Energy, Shell, North Sea Midstream Partners | To discuss the future of Acorn | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-12-16 | TotalEnergies | To discuss the recent merger between Totalenergies and Neo Next | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-12-11 | Associated British Ports (ABP) | To discuss HMG's commitment to working with Associated British Ports (ABP) on the Future Port Talbot project | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-12-11 | Grangemouth Future Industries Board Leadership Forum; Scottish Enterprise, Forth Valley College, CVS Falkirk, North East Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage Alliance (NECCUS), Petroineos, INEOS FPS, Calachem, Syngenta, Celtic Renewables, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Piramal, Unite, GMB Union, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC), Forth Green Freeports, Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Storegga, Statuaries | To announce to the Grangemouth Future Industry Board (GFIB) that UK and SG have committed a £3 million grant to MiAlgae | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-12-10 | Electricity Networks Sector Roundtable; Renewable UK, Energy Networks Association, Wilson Power Solutions, Ofgem, Hitachi Energy, National Grid, Green GEN Cymru, Northern Power Grid, Wilson Power Solutions, Balfour Beatty, British Cables Association, Winder Power, National Energy System Operator (NESO), Brush, SPEN, BEAMA, Siemens, INA, SSEN, SP ENW, Lucy Electric Ltd, UK Power Network, LCP Delta | To discuss industry updates | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-12-09 | Clean Flexibility Roadmap; Ofgem, National Energy System Operator (NESO), Energy UK, ADE, Citizens Advice, Regen, Elexon, Flexitricity, Octopus, SSE | To discuss the governments commitment to the Roadmap and clean flexibility | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-12-09 | Solar Council; Solar Energy UK, Segen, Photon Energy, Lightsource BP, Innovo Renewables, Unison, UK Warehousing Association, National Energy System Operator (NESO) | To discuss key solar metrics, recent progress regarding action delivery and some key reflections from industry | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-12-08 | FRP | To receive updates from FRP on the strategy for the Acorn sale | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-12-08 | Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC), Renewables UK, RWE, Orsted, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, Scottish Renewables, Prospect | To discuss key achievements and industry updates | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-12-04 | Venterra | To discuss the offshore energy cluster and its impact in Blyth | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-12-03 | ExxonMobil UK | To discuss government strategy on refineries and energy resilience | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-12-02 | Rothschild's Roundtable (Rothschild & Co, Equitix, Apollo, Schroders Greencoat, Global Infrastructure Partners, Blackstone, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, KKR, USS, Macquarie, La Caisse, ICON Infrastructure and EQT Partners) | To allow leaders from the UK and European infrastructure investment community direct dialogue with government on the future of energy infrastructure and the clarity needed to unlock capital | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-12-02 | Nadara | To discuss HMGs long term commitment to Floating Offshore Wind | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-12-01 | UK Warehousing Association Roundtable (Solar Energy UK, Energy Networks Association, Association of British Insurers, EcoUK Group, Heliotec, HT Power, Indurent, Myriad, Nene Electrical, Ortus Energy, Potter Space, Radiance Energy, Smart Choice Renewable, SSE, Your Eco, Zestec, Eversheds, DP world, John Lewis, LCP Delta, Cold Chain Federation, Amazon | To discuss the outstanding barriers to rooftop solar installations on large commercial buildings | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-11-30 | TotalEnergies | To discuss TotalEnergiess position relating to Storegga | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-11-28 | Ian Blackford | To discuss potential investment opportunities for Grangemouth | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-11-28 | TotalEnergies | To discuss TotalEnergiess position relating to Storegga | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-11-27 | Offshore Energies UK | To discuss the transition forum and the north sea jobs service | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2025-11-26 | Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce | Courtesy post-budget calls to stakeholders | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
Recent overseas travel
| Dates | Destination | Purpose | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-08 → 2025-10-10 |
KwaZulu Natal; South Africia
Scheduled Flight
|
G20 Energy Transitions Working Group Ministerial Meeting | £1,455 |
| 2025-09-05 → 2025-09-05 |
Copenhagen; Denmark
Scheduled flight
|
Attend the Informal Meeting of EU Energy Ministers | £419 |
| 2025-03-26 → 2025-03-28 |
Vilnius, Lithuania, Warsaw, Poland
Scheduled Flight
|
To showcase the UKs support of the Baltic region through DESNZ's Baltic Energy Resilience Project | £1,228 |
Source: gov.uk ministerial transparency returns. Coverage:
HM Treasury and DSIT. Published quarterly under the Ministerial
Code; refreshed monthly on the 7th.
Constituencies represented
2024-07-04 → present
Rutherglen
current
2023-10-05 → 2024-05-30
Rutherglen and Hamilton West
Party history
2023-10-05 → present
Labour
current
Government posts
2025-09-06 → present
Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
2024-07-09 → 2025-09-06
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
Opposition posts
2023-11-28 → 2024-05-30
Shadow Minister (Scotland)
Committee memberships
2024-01-22 → 2024-05-30
Scottish Affairs Committee
2024-09-11 → 2024-10-15
Great British Energy Bill
2025-04-24 → 2025-05-22
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Chair additional salary only applies to specified select committees under Standing Order 122B. Regular members receive no additional pay.
Contact
Parliamentary office
michael.shanks.mp@parliament.uk
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Constituency office
0141 319 8998
·
Aspire Business Centre, 16 Farmeloan Road, Rutherglen, G73 1JL
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APPGs (2026) · 0 active officership(s)
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Voting record (2026)
63 / 109
46 missed (42%) of 109 divisions
Salary value of missed votes
£14,332
42% of £33,960 paid this year
Projected at annual salary
£39,629
42% of £93,904 annual — if the same absentee rate held over a full year
Implied cost per vote cast
£539
Salary ÷ Aye/No votes cast
vs median MP (2026)
+14.7 pp
Median MP missed 28% of divisions · within ±2 pp = Neutral
Commons votes · 2026
109 divisions
42 Aye(38.5%)
21 No(19.3%)
46 didn't vote(42.2%)
2026-04-22
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: Government motion in relation to LA439
253–143
Pass
2026-04-22
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Govt Motion to insist on Amdt 38J and disagree with Amdts 38V to 38X
260–161
Pass
2026-04-22
Didn't vote
Pensions Schemes Bill: Govt motion relating to Lords Reason 88D
272–149
Pass
2026-04-22
Didn't vote
Draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026
380–7
Pass
2026-04-21
Didn't vote
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 98
287–150
Pass
2026-04-21
Didn't vote
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 41
284–149
Pass
2026-04-21
Didn't vote
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 37
291–144
Pass
2026-04-21
Didn't vote
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 36
288–147
Pass
2026-04-21
Didn't vote
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 26
287–149
Pass
2026-04-21
Didn't vote
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 13
297–147
Pass
2026-04-21
Didn't vote
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 4
298–152
Pass
2026-04-21
Didn't vote
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 2
293–155
Pass
2026-04-20
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating Lords Reasons 359B and 439B
292–158
Pass
2026-04-20
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Reason 342B
294–61
Pass
2026-04-20
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Reason 11B
294–156
Pass
2026-04-20
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 2D and 2E
293–159
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion relating to Lords Amendment 106
248–139
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion relating to Lords Amendment 102
259–136
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 41B
254–144
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion relating to Lords Amendment 38
256–150
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 78
277–150
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 77
271–95
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 43
273–159
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 35
275–159
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 26
269–162
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 15
276–155
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Pensions Scheme Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
269–103
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
278–158
Pass
2026-04-14
Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to agree with all remaining Lords Amendments
247–21
Pass
2026-04-14
Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 359
277–158
Pass
2026-04-14
Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 357
278–73
Pass
2026-04-14
Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 342
281–70
Pass
2026-04-14
Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 334
356–90
Pass
2026-04-14
Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 333
301–157
Pass
2026-04-14
Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 311
300–101
Pass
2026-04-14
Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 11
291–174
Pass
2026-04-14
Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
299–169
Pass
2026-04-14
Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
307–176
Pass
2026-03-25
Aye
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
290–163
Pass
2026-03-25
Aye
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
292–162
Pass
2026-03-25
Aye
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4
300–149
Pass
2026-03-25
Aye
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
286–163
Pass
2026-03-25
Aye
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
295–162
Pass
2026-03-25
Aye
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
291–158
Pass
2026-03-23
Didn't vote
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
278–164
Pass
2026-03-23
Didn't vote
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
281–167
Pass
2026-03-23
Didn't vote
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
280–164
Pass
2026-03-23
Didn't vote
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
279–167
Pass
2026-03-23
Didn't vote
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
280–161
Pass
2026-03-18
Didn't vote
Draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
277–99
Pass
2026-03-18
Didn't vote
Draft Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
368–107
Pass
2026-03-10
No
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
203–311
Fail
2026-03-09
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 106
304–177
Pass
2026-03-09
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 102
315–163
Pass
2026-03-09
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 44
315–109
Pass
2026-03-09
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 41
316–171
Pass
2026-03-09
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 38
307–173
Pass
2026-03-09
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 37
321–106
Pass
2026-03-09
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 17
306–182
Pass
2026-03-09
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 16
309–181
Pass
2026-02-23
Aye
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
361–84
Pass
2026-02-23
No
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
73–256
Fail
2026-02-23
No
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
77–280
Fail
2026-02-23
No
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
156–273
Fail
2026-02-23
No
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
161–272
Fail
2026-02-11
Didn't vote
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
279–90
Pass
2026-02-11
Didn't vote
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
362–107
Pass
2026-02-04
Aye
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
392–116
Pass
2026-02-03
Aye
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
458–104
Pass
2026-01-21
Didn't vote
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025
373–106
Pass
2026-01-21
Didn't vote
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Third Reading
316–194
Pass
2026-01-21
No
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
195–317
Fail
2026-01-21
No
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: Amendment 5
191–326
Fail
2026-01-20
Aye
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
347–184
Pass
2026-01-20
Aye
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
347–185
Pass
2026-01-20
Aye
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
344–182
Pass
2026-01-20
Didn't vote
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
319–127
Pass
2026-01-14
Didn't vote
Draft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025
301–110
Pass
Source: Commons Votes API. Tellers count toward their lobby's total. "Didn't vote"
covers MPs recorded as not voting (typically excluding tellers and the Speaker).
Written parliamentary questions · 2026
No written questions tabled in 2026.
Bills sponsored & supported · 2026
0 bills
0 as lead sponsor
0 as supporter
No bills sponsored or supported in 2026.
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. "Lead" sponsor is the
primary mover (sortOrder = 1); "Supporter" rows are
MPs who
backed the bill at introduction. Year is the bill's first-reading
date.
Historic bills (all-time)
0 bills
0 as lead sponsor
0 as supporter
No bills sponsored or supported on record.
Same source as the year-scoped panel above, but unconstrained by
year. The "Sponsored" tag = lead sponsor; "Supported" = backed at
introduction. Sorted newest first.