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Michael Shanks MP

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Michael Shanks MP

@mgshanks

Proud to serve as Rutherglen's Labour Member of Parliament. Energy Minister in @energygovuk. Charity trustee and volunteer. Former teacher. Occasional runner.

Rutherglen

michaelshanksmp.co.uk

Joined June 2009

Michael Shanks MP
@mgshanks
Oct 6, 2023
It is the honour of my life to have been elected as the MP for Rutherglen & Hamilton West. Thank you to all those who helped deliver this result. The largest thanks goes to all those who have put their trust in me. My promise in return is a simple one: I will be your champion.
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Michael Shanks MP
@mgshanks
Jul 16, 2025
Only Richard Tice could think writing to investors to say “don’t bother investing in Britain, Reform will do everything we can to sabotage it” is good for Britain. Reform: destroying jobs, investment, and common sense since… forever. 🙈
Richard Tice MP 🇬🇧
@TiceRichard
Jul 16, 2025
We at Reform serve notice to wind and solar developers and investors Invest at your own political peril telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/…
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Michael Shanks MP
@mgshanks
Apr 30, 2024
Let’s not do this again. I disagree fundamentally with Kate Forbes on a lot of social issues but her faith is personal to her and if she chooses to pray that’s her right, just as it was totally fine for Humza Yousaf to pray in Bute House.
Politics For You
@PoliticoForYou
Apr 29, 2024
BREAKING 🚨🚨🚨 Kate Forbes claims Jesus will tell her whether or not to run for SNP leader.
Readers added context
This is a satirical account and Forbes has not said any such thing. x.com/PoliticoForYou…
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Michael Shanks MP
@mgshanks
Oct 5, 2023
Polls have now closed! Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has supported our campaign to deliver a #FreshStart for Rutherglen and Hamilton West- whether that’s been by voting, knocking doors or phone banking. Your support has been instrumental in our campaign.
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Michael Shanks MP
@mgshanks
Nov 18, 2025
The boy from Cambuslang, scores from Halfway. (only some people will get this)
MUNDIAL
@MundialMag
Nov 18, 2025
Kenny McClean from halfway. What an absurd, brilliant way to send your country to the World Cup.
BBC Sport Scotland
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BBC Sport Scotland
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Michael Shanks MP
@mgshanks
Nov 6, 2025
Asking a daft question, getting absolutely owned in reply and still tweeting it out is objectively very funny 🤣
Dave Doogan MP
@DaveDooganSNP
Nov 5, 2025
Maybe I'm unfairly suspicious of the "Secretary of State" for Scotland...🤔
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Michael Shanks MP
@mgshanks
Jul 31, 2025
Renewables have powered over 50% of the UK’s electricity for the first time on record. Clean, secure, homegrown energy = lower bills, good jobs, climate action and freedom from fossil fuel markets we can’t control. gov.uk/government/sta…
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Michael Shanks MP
@mgshanks
Aug 24, 2025
Richard Tice on Radio 4 again threatening investment into Britain and repeating his pledge that Reform will sabotage renewables projects delivering hundreds of thousands of jobs across the country. Reform are a danger to energy security and a threat to jobs in your community.
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Michael Shanks MP
@mgshanks
Oct 12, 2023
We’ve all said it, here’s the proof. Vote SNP, get Tory. But soon East Kilbride will have the chance to vote for real change with a Labour Government and a brilliant MP in @JoaniReid.
Michael Blackley
@Mike_Blackley
Oct 12, 2023
Exclusive: Lisa Cameron has quit the SNP and joined the Tories because of 'toxic and bullying' treatment from colleagues. mol.im/a/12622289 via @MailOnline
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Michael Shanks MP
@mgshanks
Sep 15, 2025
For the past few hours Labour MPs have been voting to protect your rights at work and stop the Tories and Reform dragging us into a race to the bottom. If you do a fair days work you deserve fair treatment. It's not radical, it's just the right thing to do.
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Michael Shanks MP
@mgshanks
Nov 4, 2023
The UK Gov has announced 196 pools that have been awarded a share of the Swimming Pool Support Fund. Leisure centres in Scotland are crying out for investment but the SNP hasn't announced any similar scheme here, despite receiving £6m to do so. Why? sportengland.org/news/swimming-…
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Michael Shanks MP
@mgshanks
Oct 6, 2023
Rutherglen and Hamilton West, as your MP, I will work tirelessly to make sure that you get the representation you deserve. Thank you for placing your trust in me. #FreshStart
Scottish Labour
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Scottish Labour
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Michael Shanks MP
@mgshanks
Mar 2, 2025
The difference between a Prime Minister focussed on the hard work of serious diplomacy and infantile Twitter rhetoric.
Sam Taylor
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Sam Taylor
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Michael Shanks MP
@mgshanks
Oct 7, 2023
It’s an honour to have been elected but also sad to be stepping back from teaching now. I’ve worked with many amazing teachers who, like Mr Rawlinson in this great clip, always see the best in young people when others maybe don’t. It’s a profession that will never leave me.
BBC Scotland
@BBCScotland
Oct 5, 2023
Sometimes all you need is someone to believe in you. #StreetGangs is available to watch now on @BBCiPlayer bbc.in/3F33QCE
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