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Portrait of Lesley Laird

Former Member of Parliament

Lesley Laird

Labour MP for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath

At a glanceLesley Laird was a Labour MP for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath.

Full parliamentary career4 past posts

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland · Scotland Office 14 Jun 2017 – 6 Nov 2019

Previous seats

  • Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath · Elected 1 time 8 Jun 2017 – 6 Nov 2019

Elections contested

  • Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath 12 Dec 2019

Party affiliation

  • Labour 8 Jun 2017 – 6 Nov 2019

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£187,726 · 2019/20
Staffing£99,862
Winding Up£39,030
Office Costs£17,660

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lesley Laird, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lesley Laird?

Lesley Laird was a Member of Parliament who represented Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath in the House of Commons. See Lesley Laird's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Lesley Laird represent?

Lesley Laird sat as Labour. See Lesley Laird's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Lesley Laird represent?

Lesley Laird was the Member of Parliament for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath. See Lesley Laird's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lesley Laird?

Lesley Laird has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Lesley Laird's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.