MP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Scotland)
“A party loyalist who rarely rebels but often misses votes.”
Stephen Gethins is an SNP MP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, elected on 4 July 2024. He serves as Shadow SNP Spokesperson for Scotland and for International Affairs, and sits on the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission; his parliamentary career includes prior SNP shadow roles focused on foreign affairs and Europe.
Gethins has 100% party loyalty on recorded votes, but a lower-than-average attendance rate (26% vs. 36%). He generally supports welfare-related measures (Universal Credit), transport regulation, and workers’ rights, with a mix on VAT and trade union powers. He tends to vote against transgender rights and immigration controls, and he did not vote on renter protections or mental health services in the listed records. A historic rebel vote occurred in 2016 when he voted AYE on Electricity against his party.
Declared financial interests total 10 entries, including five miscellaneous entries, three visits outside the UK, and two employment-related items (one standard and one ongoing paid employment).
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Scottish National Party average: 36%
The percentage of parliamentary votes (divisions) this MP participated in. MPs may miss votes for legitimate reasons including ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.
How often this MP votes with their party
Scottish National Party average: 100%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
9 positions
Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission
Since Nov 2024
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Scotland)
Since Jul 2024
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (International Affairs)
Since Jul 2024
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
Jul 2018 - Nov 2019
Foreign Affairs Committee
Sept 2017 - Nov 2019
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (International Affairs and Europe)
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee
Jan 2016 - May 2017
Foreign Affairs Committee
Jul 2015 - May 2017
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Europe)
May 2015 - Jun 2017
Figures include only interests with declared monetary values from the Register of Members' Financial Interests. Some categories (e.g. hospitality, overseas visits) may not have monetary values recorded, so the total may not reflect all declared interests.
Finance (No. 2) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 6
AYEFinance (No. 2) Bill
Finance (No. 2) Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
AYEFinance (No. 2) Bill
Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission
Parliamentary role · 20 Nov 2024
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (International Affairs)
Opposition role · 10 Jul 2024
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Scotland)
Opposition role · 10 Jul 2024
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
Opposition role · 1 Jul 2018
Foreign Affairs Committee
Parliamentary role · 11 Sept 2017
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (International Affairs and Europe)
Opposition role · 20 Jun 2017
Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee
Parliamentary role · 5 Jan 2016
Foreign Affairs Committee
Parliamentary role · 8 Jul 2015
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Europe)
Opposition role · 20 May 2015
The percentage of votes where this MP voted the same way as the majority of their party. High loyalty is typical; most MPs vote with their party on most issues.
Rebel votes
Times this MP voted differently from the majority of their party. This can reflect independent judgement, but context matters — some rebel votes are on procedural matters, others on major policy.
