Glasgow South / data
Gordon McKee · Labour Party · sitting since 04 Jul 2024 · every division, speech and committee appearance.
Since election
661days
from 04 Jul 2024
Divisions
400
of 504 possible
Attendance
79%
104 absent / paired
Whip alignment
98%
vs party majority
Speeches
33
21 debates
Written Qs
8
8 answered
Committees
0
memberships
Expenses
£144k paid
FY 2024–2025 · 154 claims
Interests
1
1 category
A · Overview
Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted — engagement only, not direction.
| Issue | Volume | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Taxation | 83 | |
| Economy | 72 | |
| Employment | 47 | |
| Crime & Policing | 37 | |
| Education | 31 | |
| Welfare and Benefits | 26 | |
| Constitution and Democracy | 23 | |
| Energy | 21 |
Speech topics
Words spoken, by topic. Source: Hansard.
| Topic | Debates | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Local Government | 4 | 1,726 |
| Health | 5 | 1,724 |
| Cost Of Living | 3 | 1,572 |
| Crime | 4 | 960 |
| Mp Performance | 2 | 764 |
| Social Care | 2 | 756 |
| Defence | 10 | 603 |
| Economy Jobs | 7 | 507 |
B · Notable divisions
Free votes, rebellions and high-salience whipped votes — the moments that distinguish this MP from the party machine. The full division-by-division record will follow once the per-MP archive is wired.
| Date | Division | Whip | MP voted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 24Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have chosen to stop… | Free vote | Aye |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Third ReadingMPs voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — the final Commons vote on whether to pass the assisted dyin… | Free vote | No |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 16A procedural vote on whether to allow New Clause 16 to be formally considered as part of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at Rep… | Free vote | Aye |
C · Speeches
| Date | Contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | Topical QuestionsT2. Britain has a world-leading creative sector and an AI economy second only to the US and China. Will the Secretary of State tell me how she is promoting and protecting both indu… TechnologyHealthEnergy | 33 |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Defence: UK AlliesThe war in Ukraine has shown that rapid innovation cycles are critical to success. Minister Fedorov and others in Ukraine have helped to build a defence technology ecosystem that c… Defence | 98 |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Defence: UK Allies13. What steps he is taking to improve defence relationships with the UK’s allies. Defence | 14 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Technology SovereigntyMy hon. Friend is making an important speech on an important topic. She is right to talk about how the US and China dominate on technological sovereignty, and part of the reason it… DefenceEconomy JobsOther | 102 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | UkraineWill the hon. Member join me in recognising recent opinion polling that has shown that the UK population remains steadfast in its support for the people of Ukraine? Part of that is… DefenceCulture Community | 59 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | EU Membership Referendum: Impact on the UKWill the Minister give way? Economy JobsEnvironmentDefence | 5 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Pride in Place Funding: Glasgow SouthI thank the Minister for her answer. Castlemilk in my constituency is full of brilliant people, but it has often been let down by government, whether that is the SNP Government clo… Local GovernmentEconomy JobsCulture Community | 122 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Pride in Place Funding: Glasgow South6. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Pride in Place funding on neighbourhoods in Glasgow South constituency. Local GovernmentEconomy JobsCulture Community | 21 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Topical QuestionsThe 29 bus route in Glasgow is being cut without consultation, and local people have signed my petition so that people in Mansewood and Hillpark are not left potentially cut off. W… TransportLocal Government | 55 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Women’s Safety: Walking, Wheeling, Cycling and RunningIn the southside of Glasgow, we are lucky to have some wonderful parks and green spaces, but I often hear from women in my constituency who do not feel safe going through them. The… CrimeTransportHealth | 88 |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Sale of FireworksThe hon. Member is being very generous in allowing interventions; I thank him for that and for his passionate speech. Like him, I have had many constituents get in touch about the … CrimeCulture CommunityHealth | 116 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Gaza: Humanitarian ObligationsAs has been said this afternoon, the ceasefire is hugely welcome, but it does not, on its own, restock a hospital, rebuild a home or feed a hungry child. Does my hon. Friend agree … HealthSocial CareCost Of Living | 56 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Clean Power: Energy SovereigntySince Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, energy bills have gone up because we are reliant on international gas markets. That means that families in Glasgow are paying… EnergyEconomy JobsEnvironment | 55 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Clean Power: Energy Sovereignty9. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of clean power on energy sovereignty. EnergyEconomy JobsEnvironment | 16 |
| 05 Nov 2025 | Fresh and Nutritious Food: Inequality of AccessThe hon. Member makes an interesting point, which I am sure the Minister will address. It is not just Anna helping the community, but many others. In particular, I would like to me… HealthCost Of LivingLocal Government | 342 |
D · Written questions
Top departments
| Department | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 2 | 25.0% |
| Ministry of Defence | 2 | 25.0% |
| Treasury | 2 | 25.0% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 1 | 12.5% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 1 | 12.5% |
Most recent
| Date | Department | Question | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | Department for Culture, Media and Sport | To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that hosting UEFA EURO 2028 supports communities. | Answered |
| 22 Jul 2025 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to support a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. | Answered |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Ministry of Defence | To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much and what proportion of the increased defence budget will be spent on developing the UK's cyber offensive capabilities. | Answered |
| 17 Oct 2024 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department plans to bring forward legislative proposals to implement the cryptoasset regulatory framework. | Answered |
| 07 Oct 2024 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will hold discussions with Standard Chartered on steps to help Hong Kongers with British National (Overseas) passports access their Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) retirement savings. | Answered |
| 02 Sept 2024 | Department for Culture, Media and Sport | To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to mark the retirement of Sir Andy Murray. | Answered |
| 30 Aug 2024 | Ministry of Defence | To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many dentists his Department employs to provide care to military personnel in Scotland. | Answered |
| 30 Aug 2024 | Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will implement the remaining provisions of Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. | Answered |
E · Committees
No committee memberships recorded for this MP.
F · Expenses
Every business-cost claim reimbursed by IPSA in the current financial year, grouped by category. “Aggregated” rows are IPSA’s own year-end totals for cost types like payroll and rent that aren’t itemised claim-by-claim.
Category breakdown
| Category | Claims | Paid (£) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Costs | 117 | 22,650 | 15.7% |
| Accommodation | 22 | 17,306 | 12.0% |
| MP Travel | 0 | 11,222 | 7.8% |
| Staff Travel | 0 | 3,282 | 2.3% |
| Staffing | 0 | 89,517 | 62.2% |
Top itemised cost types
| Cost type | Category | Claims | Paid (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | Accommodation | 9 | 14,570 |
| Equipment - purchase | Office Costs | 46 | 6,135 |
| Rent | Office Costs | 7 | 4,545 |
| Postage & couriers | Office Costs | 3 | 3,333 |
| Software & applications | Office Costs | 6 | 2,104 |
| Hotel - London | Accommodation | 5 | 1,844 |
| Stationery & printing | Office Costs | 33 | 1,630 |
| Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | Office Costs | 4 | 1,529 |
| Advertising and contact cards | Office Costs | 6 | 1,320 |
| Bought-in services | Office Costs | 1 | 720 |
| Council tax | Accommodation | 1 | 620 |
| Landline phone & internet - installation & equipment purchase | Office Costs | 1 | 325 |
Most recent
| Date | Category | Description | Paid (£) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Sundries | 13 | Paid |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Office Costs Hospitality | 60285872:2 - ASDA SUPERSTORE | 6 | Paid |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Office Costs Hospitality | 60291690:2 - HOME BARGAINS | 3 | Paid |
| 08 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Cleaning services | [***] [200011798-40] | 180 | Paid |
| 01 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Rent | Rent | 1,050 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Advertising and contact cards | PPPCR [200011725-9775] | 200 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Rent | 2024-25 [***] rent pro-rata | -1,050 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Postage & couriers | POST OFFICE COUNTER [200011725-10154] | 192 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | AMZNBUSINESS [***] [200011725-10155] | 28 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Postage & couriers | POST OFFICE COUNTER [200011725-10153] | 20 | Paid |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - hire | Sundries | 231 | Paid |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | AMAZON [***] [200011725-8098] | 9 | Paid |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Internet | 36 | Paid |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | AMAZON [***] [200011725-7599] | 22 | Paid |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | [200011725-7602] | 17 | Paid |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | AMAZON [***] [200011725-7600] | 9 | Paid |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | AMAZON [***] [200011725-7601] | 5 | Paid |
| 23 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Other office equipment | -63 | Paid |
| 22 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Other office equipment | 140 | Paid |
| 22 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | AMZNBUSINESS [***] [200011725-9545] | 31 | Paid |
G · Register of interests
Every financial interest declared by the MP, grouped under the Register’s official categories. Retracted entries are hidden but counted above.
2. (b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)1 entry
06 Jan 2026
Name of donor: George James McGowan
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £3,000
Date received: 5 December 2025
Date accepted: 5 December 2025
Donor status: individual
(Registered 16 December 2025)
H · Ward results
Most recent winning councillor in each ward — 4 wards, 13 councillor seats.
| Ward | Councillor | Party | Votes | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langside | Holly Bruce | Green Party of England and Wales | 3,173 | 05 May 2022 |
| Langside | Paul Leinster | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 775 | 05 May 2022 |
| Langside | Stephen Docherty | Labour Party | 1,870 | 05 May 2022 |
| Langside | Susan Aitken | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 2,899 | 05 May 2022 |
| Linn | John Carson | Labour Party | — | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Pollokshields | Hanif Raja | Labour Party | 1,709 | 05 May 2022 |
| Pollokshields | Jon Molyneux | Green Party of England and Wales | 2,290 | 05 May 2022 |
| Pollokshields | Norman MacLeod | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 1,412 | 05 May 2022 |
| Pollokshields | Zen Ghani | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 1,755 | 05 May 2022 |
| Southside Central | Alexander Belic | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 1,460 | 05 May 2022 |
| Southside Central | Elaine Gallagher | Green Party of England and Wales | 1,395 | 05 May 2022 |
| Southside Central | James Scanlon | Labour Party | 1,161 | 05 May 2022 |
| Southside Central | Soryia Siddique | Labour Party | 1,271 | 05 May 2022 |
I · Demographics
Demographic profile unavailable for this constituency.
J · Public spending
HMT publishes headline spending identifiable by region in PESA. Constituency-level capital allocations (Levelling-Up Fund, Towns Fund, UKSPF, transport capital, BEIS R&D) are published as separate departmental datasets. We are evaluating the cleanest reconciliation for a per-constituency view.