MP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Scotland)
“A party loyalist with a record of strong alignment to SNP lines but a single notable rebellion on electricity policy.”
Stephen Gethins is a Scottish National Party MP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, elected in July 2024. He serves as Shadow SNP Spokesperson for Scotland and has previously held roles focused on international affairs and foreign policy, including time on the Foreign Affairs Committee and multiple SNP shadow posts related to Europe and international affairs. He also sits on the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission (2024-2026).
He has maintained 100% party loyalty, though his voting attendance is lower than average at 26%. He generally votes for SNP/UK-wide policy targets such as Universal Credit, bus services regulation, and workers’ rights protections, while taking mixed positions on trade union powers and VAT. He tends to vote against transgender rights and immigration controls, with a single rebel vote on electricity in 2016.
Declared financial interests include miscellaneous entries, visits outside the UK, and paid employment (including 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: 35%
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
Nov 2024 - May 2026
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Scotland)
Jul 2024 - May 2026
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (International Affairs)
Jul 2024 - May 2026
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
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.
Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
NODraft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
NOPension Schemes Bill: Government Motion relating to Lords Reason 88X
AYECollective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes Bill
Privilege
AYEChildren's School and Wellbeing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 38V to 38X
AYEPension Schemes Bill: Motion relating to Lords Reason 88Q
AYECollective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes 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.
