McNeill backs maternal healthcare programme in poorer countries
Kirsty McNeill was named in an aid package supporting reproductive healthcare and maternal health services across 54 countries.
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Kirsty McNeill
Kirsty McNeill represents the Labour (Co-op) in the House of Commons for Midlothian. This profile brings together parliamentary service details, election information and links to official records.
PartyLabour (Co-op)
ConstituencyMidlothian
Current membership from4 July 2024
Parliament member ID5114
Constituency: Midlothian
Explore the constituency's recent election results, previous results and local electoral history on UKDecides.
Latest general election result
Election date4 July 2024
Majority8,167
Constituency turnout60.0%
Electorate73,554
For previous general elections and the full constituency record, see Midlothian election history.
Parliamentary career
The current House of Commons membership recorded by Parliament began on 4 July 2024.
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Government, opposition and committee roles
Current parliamentary appointments
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)Jul 2026 – Present
Previous appointments
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scotland Office)Jul 2024 – Jul 2026
Appointments and committee dates are supplied by UK Parliament. Records may not include every informal or parliamentary private secretary role. See the official career record →
Parliamentary activity and voting
Official parliamentary records provide details of speeches, questions, committee work and divisions. These records describe parliamentary activity; they should not be used on their own to judge an MP's effectiveness.
UKDECIDES · CURATED REPORTING
Selected recent reporting
McNeill announces support for El Niño preparedness
The UK announced additional international funding to help communities prepare for drought, flooding and food shortages linked to El Niño.
Read original source →McNeill takes responsibility for development portfolio
The Foreign Office confirmed Kirsty McNeill as Minister for Development as it set out arrangements for the foreign secretary to represent the UK at the World Bank.
Read original source →Kirsty McNeill appointed Minister of State at the Foreign Office
The July 2026 ministerial appointments listed Kirsty McNeill as Minister of State at the Foreign Office. This is an official appointment record, not a separate assessment of the MP.
Read original source →McNeill leads trade mission to China
As Scotland minister, Kirsty McNeill travelled to Beijing and Shanghai to discuss investment, technology, tourism and Scottish exports.
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Latest news about Kirsty McNeill
Civil servants criticise Burnham 'sidelining' Kirsty McNeill role amid dispute →
From aid campaigner to Africa minister: Can Kirsty McNeill rebuild Britain’s standing on the continent? →
HALO congratulates Kirsty McNeill MP →
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MP in focus
Midlothian
Kirsty McNeill is listed by Parliament as a Labour (Co-op) MP for Midlothian, with the current Commons membership beginning 4 July 2024.
Parliamentary record →Midlothian
The latest recorded election result gives a majority of 8,167 votes.
Constituency election history →AUTOMATED NEWS SEARCH · LAST 60 DAYS
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Contact and official sources
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