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Melanie Ward
Melanie Ward represents the Labour in the House of Commons for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy. This profile brings together parliamentary service details, election information and links to official records.
PartyLabour
ConstituencyCowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
Current membership from4 July 2024
Parliament member ID5240
Constituency: Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
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Latest general election result
Election date4 July 2024
Majority7,248
Constituency turnout56.8%
Electorate71,845
For previous general elections and the full constituency record, see Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy 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
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scotland Office)Jul 2026 – Present
Previous committee memberships
Ecclesiastical CommitteeApr 2025 – Jul 2026
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Parliamentary activity and voting
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RECENT COVERAGE · EXTERNAL HEADLINES
Latest news about Melanie Ward
Melanie Ward MP: 'Supporting pubs is an investment in the glue that holds our communities together' →
Melanie Ward appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State →
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MP in focus
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
Melanie Ward is listed by Parliament as a Labour MP for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy, with the current Commons membership beginning 4 July 2024.
Parliamentary record →Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
The latest recorded election result gives a majority of 7,248 votes.
Constituency election history →AUTOMATED NEWS SEARCH · LAST 60 DAYS
Latest coverage of Melanie Ward
Andy Burnham and Scottish devolution: Nick Ferrari is joined by Scotland Office minister Melanie Ward - www.lbc.co.uk →
Melanie Ward MP: Prime Minister Andy Burnham understands towns like Kirkcaldy - Fife Today →
Melanie Ward MP: 'Supporting pubs is an investment in the glue that holds our communities together' - Fife Today →
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Contact and official sources
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