At a glanceKirsteen Sullivan is a Labour (Co-op) MP for Bathgate and Linlithgow, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 409 votes in Commons divisions (71% attendance), tabled 64 written questions and registered 4 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Kirsteen Sullivan did not vote in 166. 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.
Biography
Current roles
- Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill Committee since 9 Jun 2025
- Administration Committee Committee since 28 Apr 2025
- Scottish Affairs Committee Committee since 28 Oct 2024
- Bathgate and Linlithgow Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Labour Party since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Ms Julie Minns
Labour
100.0% · 353 of 353 shared votes
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Vicky Foxcroft
Labour
100.0% · 343 of 343 shared votes
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Afzal Khan
Labour
100.0% · 337 of 337 shared votes
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Valerie Vaz
Labour
100.0% · 313 of 313 shared votes
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Lillian Jones
Labour
100.0% · 312 of 312 shared votes
Votes least like
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George Freeman
Conservative
0.5% · 1 of 206 shared votes
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Victoria Atkins
Conservative
0.8% · 2 of 245 shared votes
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
0.8% · 2 of 240 shared votes
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Mark Garnier
Conservative
1.3% · 4 of 300 shared votes
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Sir Mel Stride
Conservative
1.4% · 3 of 218 shared votes
Alignment 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.
Register of financial interests
From the official Register; shown as registered.
Land and property (within or outside the UK)1
- Property in Alicante province (registered 29 Jul 2024)
Shareholdings1
- Shares in Yardley Programme Management Limited (registered 1 Aug 2024)
Miscellaneous2
- Company Director, Yardley Programme Management Limited. This is an unpaid role. (registered 1 Aug 2024)
- Company Secretary, Yardley Programme Management Limited. This is an unpaid role. (registered 1 Aug 2024)
Written questions
Health Services: Women
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the provision of health services for women.
Answer · 9 Jun 2026
We’re prioritising women’s health by ensuring women have access to high quality services. Our renewed Women’s Health strategy centres care around women’s voices and choices, driving faster service improvements and tackling health inequalities, so women ca...
Candidates: Equality
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what plans she has to enact Section 106 of the Equality Act 2010.
Answer · 12 Mar 2026
The Government is committed to commencing section 106 of the Equality Act 2010, requiring registered political parties to publish anonymised data relating to the diversity of their candidate selections in accordance with regulations.Office for Equality an...
Sudan: Armed Conflict
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has investigated and reviewed licenses of arms components in the context of arms used by the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.
Answer · 24 Feb 2026
I refer the Hon Member to the answers provided in the Urgent Question debate on this issue held on 15 December 2025.
Landmines: Bomb Disposal
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to help ensure that UK-funded mine action and demining programmes include (a) child-focused victim assistance, (b) access to prosthetics, (c) physica
Answer · 24 Feb 2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's main humanitarian mine action programme, the Global Mine Action Programme (GMAP), prioritises preventing casualties, increasing access to basic services, and improving livelihoods, including through targe...
Palestine: Children
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will call for an end to the military detention of Palestinian children on the basis international juvenile justice standards.
Answer · 24 Feb 2026
I refer the Hon Member to the answer of 20 January to Question 907383.
Protective Clothing: Standards
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether there has been any uptake of BS30417 standards in Government procurement specifications.
Answer · 3 Mar 2026
The Government strongly supports the principle of provision of inclusive PPE. PPE should be suitable for all workers, including groups who may be disproportionately impacted by ill-fitting equipment. The British Standards Institution have been invited to ...
Protective Clothing: Trading Standards
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions on trading standards has the Office for Product Safety and Standards had with the British Safety Industry Federation on Personal Protective Equipment.
Answer · 23 Feb 2026
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) and the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) regularly discuss Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) matters, including trading standards’ market surveillance of PPE. BSIF and OPSS engage through direc...
Protective Clothing: Electronic Commerce
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what his proposed timeline is for introducing regulations for online retailing of Personal Protective Equipment under the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025.
Answer · 23 Feb 2026
As required by Regulation 2016/425, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must meet essential health and safety requirements before being placed on the market, including online. The Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 provides the f...
Early day motions
| 29 Jun 2026 | 500th anniversary of the Battle of Linlithgow Bridge | 2 sig. |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Liz Connolly’s Volunteer Award | 2 sig. |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Armadale Community Centre and AC/DC | 3 sig. |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Southdale Primary School | 4 sig. |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 125th anniversary of the British Standards Institution | 6 sig. |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 40th anniversary of Bathgate rail | 3 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
16 Jul 2026 Business of the House
Last week I was honoured to welcome the families of those who had been onboard the Lisbon Maru, a freighter that was sunk in 1942, claiming the lives of more than 800 allied prisoners of war. We came together with MPs from across this Hous…
9 Jul 2026 Israeli Settlements: Trade Ban
I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield Central (Abtisam Mohamed) not just on the power of her words, but on her extensive work, day in, day out, on this issue. When discussing this issue, we should start from a clear princi…
9 Jul 2026 Timms Review: Interim Report
I thank the Minister for his update and his collaborative approach to the co-production process, as well as the time he spent with me and colleagues earlier in the year to discuss the experiences of those living with conditions such as mul…
9 Jul 2026 Business of the House
This year is the 500th anniversary of the battle of Linlithgow bridge, a pivotal moment in Scottish history, and part of a power struggle for the regency of King James V. To mark the occasion, Linlithgow Civic Trust and Battle 500, alongsi…
11 Jun 2026 Business of the House
In March, I met the Women’s Health Minister, Baroness Merron, to discuss how women’s voices must be central to policymaking and clinical care. I was glad to see that clearly reflected in the refreshed women’s health strategy. However, afte…
10 Jun 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026
My hon. Friend makes an excellent point: Glasgow has always been known as a friendly city. Does he agree that volunteers play a fantastic role in welcoming visitors to the city for our sporting events, such as the Commonwealth games and th…
9 Jun 2026 Topical Questions
On Thursday I will chair the all-party parliamentary group on endometriosis’s first evidence session of our inquiry into endometriosis in the workplace. We will look at the experiences of women living with the condition and at the lack of …
21 May 2026 Business of the House
Last weekend, West Lothian Danceworld, founded and led by Hazel Saunders Dunn, celebrated its 40th birthday with shows at the prestigious Usher Hall in Edinburgh. Over the years, Danceworld has given thousands of young people the chance to…
21 May 2026 Costs for Motorists
I thank the Minister and my right hon. Friend the Chancellor for recognising the important role that hauliers and freight play in our national and local economies. The steps announced yesterday will hugely support the 3,500 people in my co…
20 May 2026 Engagements
May I share the condolences expressed by the Prime Minister? As a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the Iran war, people have struggled with the cost of living. In my constituency in the heart of Scotland, road travel and log…
20 May 2026 Engagements
Q1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 20 May.
18 May 2026 Backing Business to Create Economic Growth
We have just heard mention of the very ambitious Government plan for investment in national infrastructure. Does my hon. Friend agree that we must consider the safety of workers in our procurement contracts and include inclusive personal p…
18 May 2026 Backing Business to Create Economic Growth
I have chosen to speak in this debate on backing British business because when it comes to resilience and innovation, my constituency punches above its weight. Like many in the post-industrial heartlands, my constituency has changed over t…
23 Apr 2026 Business of the House
The British Standards Institution has supported safety, industrial harmony and best practice in the workplace for 125 years this year. I have seen at first hand the extensive work that it has done in creating the new inclusive personal pro…
22 Apr 2026 Government Procurement Strategy
I thank the Minister for the changes, which are a welcome vote of confidence in UK business and industry. I welcome the rapid review of existing requirements that we know can slow down the procurement process, leading to frustration and in…
20 Apr 2026 Community-owned Assets: Government Support
My right hon. Friend is painting a beautifully evocative picture of the UPP, and it takes me straight to my favourite film, “Cinema Paradiso”. Does she agree that communities often deliver in a way that the Government cannot? They deliver …
16 Apr 2026 Women’s Health Strategy
As chair of the all-party parliamentary group on endometriosis, I thank the ministerial team and my honourable Friend in the other place, Baroness Merron, for the focus that they have placed on that condition in the strategy, and for putti…
16 Apr 2026 Business of the House
Last month I attended a celebration to mark the 40th anniversary of the reopening of Bathgate railway station in 1986, as part of efforts to regenerate the local economy. More than 80 passenger trains now travel through Bathgate railway st…
16 Apr 2026 Topical Questions
T2. My constituency has always been a hotbed of musical talent and creativity. The newly approved Bathgate Music Hub will be an excellent addition to community-run venues that support local musicians. Co-operative and community-owned mo…
15 Apr 2026 Pride in Place: Regeneration
Years of under-investment and the loss of major employers have left Whitburn and Blackburn facing deep economic and health inequalities, weakened high streets and people generally feeling left behind, yet the strength of local organisation…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kirsteen Sullivan, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Kirsteen Sullivan?
Kirsteen Sullivan is a Member of Parliament representing Bathgate and Linlithgow in the House of Commons. See Kirsteen Sullivan's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Kirsteen Sullivan represent?
Kirsteen Sullivan sits as Labour (Co-op). See Kirsteen Sullivan's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Kirsteen Sullivan represent?
Kirsteen Sullivan is the Member of Parliament for Bathgate and Linlithgow. See Kirsteen Sullivan's official Parliament profile.
How long has Kirsteen Sullivan been an MP?
Kirsteen Sullivan has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Kirsteen Sullivan's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Kirsteen Sullivan?
Kirsteen Sullivan has 4 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Kirsteen Sullivan's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.