Former Member of Parliament
Stephen Gethins
Scottish National Party MP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
At a glanceStephen Gethins was a Scottish National Party MP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry. They have cast 154 votes in Commons divisions (27% attendance).
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Stephen Gethins did not vote in 361. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out.
Party-loyalty figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Voting record
Early day motions
| 23 Mar 2026 | Angus–Sumy friendship agreement | 3 sig. |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Month of the Military Child 2026 in Arbroath | 3 sig. |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Dundee Women's Trail for International Women's Day | 4 sig. |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Timmergreens Primary School, Arbroath | 3 sig. |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Official opening of the Angus Community Wellbeing Centre (The Beacon) | 4 sig. |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Bowls Scotland National Triples Title | 4 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Scotland) · Opposition Department 10 Jul 2024 – 14 May 2026
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (International Affairs) · Opposition Department 10 Jul 2024 – 14 May 2026
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) · Opposition Department 1 Jul 2018 – 6 Nov 2019
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (International Affairs and Europe) · Opposition Department 20 Jun 2017 – 1 Jul 2018
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Europe) · Opposition Department 20 May 2015 – 20 Jun 2017
Committee memberships
- Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission 20 Nov 2024 – 14 May 2026
- Foreign Affairs Committee 11 Sep 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee 5 Jan 2016 – 3 May 2017
- Foreign Affairs Committee 8 Jul 2015 – 3 May 2017
Previous seats
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry · Elected 1 time 4 Jul 2024 – 14 May 2026
- North East Fife · Elected 2 times 7 May 2015 – 6 Nov 2019
Elections contested
- North East Fife 12 Dec 2019
Party affiliation
- Scottish National Party 7 May 2015 – 14 May 2026
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stephen Gethins, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Stephen Gethins?
Stephen Gethins was a Member of Parliament who represented Arbroath and Broughty Ferry in the House of Commons. See Stephen Gethins's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Stephen Gethins represent?
Stephen Gethins sat as Scottish National Party. See Stephen Gethins's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Stephen Gethins represent?
Stephen Gethins was the Member of Parliament for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry. See Stephen Gethins's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Stephen Gethins?
Stephen Gethins has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Stephen Gethins's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.