Elaine Stewart
Labour MP for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
New
2024 intake
1yr 8mo
Current term
83%
Party loyalty
3
Rebellions
18/36
Key votes
£207k
Expenses
2024 Election Result
36.5%
Vote share
4,154
Majority
58.2%
Turnout
70,340
Electorate
LabElaine StewartWON
14,93036.5%
SNPAllan Dorans
10,77626.3%
ConMartin Dowey
9,24722.6%
RefAndrew Russell
3,5448.7%
LDPaul Kennedy
1,0812.6%
GreenKorin Vallance
8862.2%
AlbaCorri Wilson
4721.2%
Subject Grades
How Elaine scored on each issue. Tap any subject for the individual votes.
Cost of Living
0 kept · 5 broke · 2 missed
Winter Fuel Payment CutsBroke
Winter Fuel Payment: Voted to Enforce the CutBroke
Winter Fuel Payment: Voted Against It AgainBroke
Energy Costs: Blocked Opposition MotionBroke
Inheritance Tax on Family FarmsBroke
Employer National Insurance HikeMissed
Council Tax Rises: Approved Without ReferendumMissed
NHS & Health
0 kept · 1 broke · 3 missed
High deprivation area — 21.1% child poverty rate
Mental Health Bill: Blocked Strengthening AmendmentsMissed
Mental Health Bill: Rejected Patient SafeguardsMissed
Mental Health Bill: Third Amendment Blocked Same DayMissed
Access to Primary Healthcare: Blocked DebateBroke
Environment
0 kept · 2 broke · 2 missed
Water Companies: Blocked Stronger Sewage RulesMissed
Water Companies: Rejected Tougher PenaltiesMissed
Sewage: Voted Down Cross-Party MotionBroke
Great British Energy: Rejected Lords ImprovementsBroke
Immigration
0 kept · 1 broke · 2 missed
Border Security Bill: Blocked SafeguardsMissed
Immigration: Shut Down Opposition DebateMissed
Border Security Bill: Overrode Lords AgainBroke
Workers' Rights
0 kept · 2 broke · 1 missed
Won with 36.5% of the vote, majority of 4,154
Rail Nationalisation: Rejected Lords ProtectionsBroke
Railways Bill: Blocked Opposition ImprovementsMissed
Youth Unemployment: Blocked DebateBroke
Welfare & Benefits
2 kept · 4 broke · 3 missed
2,964 children in poverty in this constituency (21.1%)
Two-Child Benefit Cap (King's Speech)Broke
Two-Child Limit Removal Bill: Second ReadingKept
Two-Child Limit: Blocked Their Own Bill's StrengtheningMissed
Child Poverty Strategy: Only 7 Labour MPs Showed UpMissed
Carer's Allowance Reform BlockedBroke
Welfare Spending: Voted Down ScrutinyMissed
Welfare Cuts: Blocked Debate AgainBroke
UC & PIP Bill: Blocked Protections for DisabledKept
UC & PIP Bill: Rejected SafeguardsBroke
Follow the Money
What Elaine claims, earns, and receives — compared to how they vote on the issues affecting their constituents.
Total2024-25
£207k
Expenses
£207k
Expense Breakdown
£133k
Staffing
£30k
Office costs
£20k
Accommodation
£23k
Travel
The Broken Promise
£207kClaimed in parliamentary expenses
Voted to strip £300/year heating help from 10 million pensioners
£20kClaimed on accommodation
Voted to keep the two-child benefit cap — 2,964 children live in poverty in their constituency
Registered interests do not imply improper influence. All interests are publicly declared under parliamentary rules.
Registered Interests
8. Miscellaneous(3 entries)
Undisclosed
Director of Dalmellington Parish Development trust. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 2 August 2024)
Undisclosed
Unpaid director for the local community-run post office. (Registered 2 August 2024)
Undisclosed
Volunteer and Treasurer of Doon valley amateur boxing club. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 2 August 2024)
Sources: IPSA 2024-25, Register of Members' Financial Interests (Parliament API)
Every Penny: Elaine's Expenses
200 individual claims totalling £219,961.60 since this parliament opened (July 2024). Click any category to see exactly where the money went, down to every receipt. Items marked “LUMP SUM” are bundled by IPSA (mainly travel) — they won't break these down further.
Hospitality & Late Nights
£45
1 claim
Hospitality: £45.04
Hotel Stays
£6k
8 claims
Hotel - London: £3,518.41
Hotel - London: £1,170.00
Hotel - London: £884.57
Hotel - UK Not London: £71.39
Flights
£13k
2 claims
Air travel: £10,511.94
Air travel: £2,076.24
Staffing
2 claims
£133k
Office Costs
165 claims
£43k
Accommodation
13 claims
£20k
MP Travel
10 claims
£18k
Staff Travel
8 claims
£5k
Miscellaneous
2 claims
£919
Staffing(2 claims)£133,299.36
Payroll(1)£130,999.36
31 Mar 2025Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year
£130,999.36
Pooled staffing services(1)£2,300.00
7 Feb 2025Parliamentary Research Services
£2,300.00
Office Costs(165 claims)£42,735.92
Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs(10)£6,193.95
3 Sep 2024CLANCY PLUMBING
£1,476.00
19 Dec 2024CLANCY PLUMBING
£800.00
15 Oct 2024Fitting of Carpet to Constituancy Office
£700.00
22 Oct 2024OWEN KERR SIGNS
£670.20
17 Sep 2024OWEN KERR SIGNS
£555.00
18 Jun 2025APOLLO WINDOW BLINDS
£550.00
6 Sep 2024DCTUK.COM
£529.20
12 Dec 2024Kitchen Repairs & Decoration
£460.00
13 Aug 2025Building Service Fee
£341.68
8 May 2025SUMUP CO JOINERY
£111.87
Rent(9)£5,880.05
20 Mar 2025No description
£791.67
19 Nov 2024No description
£791.67
6 Sep 2024No description
£791.67
21 Jan 2025No description
£791.67
26 Sep 2024No description
£791.67
19 Dec 2024No description
£791.67
22 Oct 2024No description
£791.67
20 Feb 2025No description
£791.67
31 Mar 20252024-25 [***] rent pro-rata
£-453.31
Equipment - purchase(12)£5,403.89
27 Feb 2025WWW.OFFICEBOFFINS.CO.U
£1,756.20
16 Sep 2024WWW.OFFICEBOFFINS.CO.U
£1,649.52
4 Oct 2024AMAZON [***]
£852.74
1 Oct 2024AMAZON [***]
£393.44
24 Feb 2025AMAZON [***]
£257.94
26 Apr 2025AMAZON [***]
£139.90
26 Nov 2024WWW.AMAZON. [***]
£83.97
7 Jul 2025VIKING
£65.67
22 Sep 2025AMZNMKTPLACE [***]
£59.99
5 Sep 2025AMAZON.CO.UK [***]
£59.00
30 Apr 2025AMAZON [***]
£52.53
24 Feb 2025AMAZON [***]
£32.99
Advertising and contact cards(14)£4,132.14
14 Jul 2025Ayr Utd Board
£900.00
18 Nov 2024Advertising Board at Ayr Utd [200011799-227]
£721.27
18 Nov 2024Advertising Board at Ayr Utd [200011800-267]
£508.73
22 Oct 2024OWEN KERR SIGNS
£320.40
16 May 2025Cumnock Juniors Advertising Board
£300.00
10 Jul 2025MINUTEMAN PRESS AYR
£275.00
3 Apr 2025AYRSHIRE MEDIA SERVICE
£264.00
18 Aug 2025MINUTEMAN PRESS AYR
£199.00
3 Dec 2024Advertising Hoarding for Craigmark FC [200011799-228]
£153.01
3 Dec 2024Advertising Hoarding for Craigmark FC [200011800-268]
£146.99
22 Apr 2025Doon Valley Gazette Advert - 3 Issues
£146.25
25 Nov 2024Advert and Colum in three issues of local paper
£92.25
20 Oct 2025AYRSHIRE CHAMBER
£83.24
20 Feb 2025CANVA [***]
£22.00
Stationery & printing(29)£4,062.99
11 Apr 2025XMA March 2025
£410.18
11 Apr 2025XMA March 2025
£410.18
11 Apr 2025XMA March 2025
£410.18
11 Apr 2025XMA March 2025
£333.89
14 Oct 2024AMAZON [***]
£299.01
17 Jan 2025XMA February 2025
£205.09
17 Jan 2025XMA February 2025
£205.09
17 Jan 2025XMA February 2025
£205.09
18 Nov 2024XMA December 2024
£199.53
18 Nov 2024XMA December 2024
£199.53
18 Nov 2024XMA December 2024
£199.53
17 Jan 2025XMA February 2025
£166.94
11 Jul 2025XMA August 2025
£165.90
18 Nov 2024XMA December 2024
£162.40
25 Feb 2025AMAZON [***]
£140.96
15 Jul 2025VIKING
£126.40
4 Dec 2024AMAZON [***]
£63.84
30 Oct 2024Banner November 2024
£40.32
13 Jan 2025Banner February 2025
£18.53
13 Jan 2025Banner February 2025
£18.12
30 Oct 2024Banner November 2024
£17.95
6 Dec 2024WWW.AMAZON. [***]
£14.43
13 Jan 2025Banner February 2025
£11.99
13 Mar 2025WH SMITH AYR HIGH STRE [200011725-3848]
£10.00
30 Oct 2024Banner November 2024
£8.12
16 Dec 2024Banner January 2025
£8.06
30 Oct 2024Banner November 2024
£6.22
13 Jan 2025Banner February 2025
£4.90
30 Oct 2024Banner November 2024
£0.61
Software & applications(5)£3,786.00
15 Jul 2025ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES
£1,476.00
6 Sep 2024ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES [200011799-223]
£832.44
6 Sep 2024ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES [200011800-223]
£607.56
6 Sep 2024ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES
£600.00
31 Aug 2025CANVA [***]
£270.00
Mobile telephone - equipment purchase(1)£2,534.79
13 Sep 2024AMAZON [***]
£2,534.79
Utilities(18)£2,491.67
28 Feb 2025BUSINESS STREAM
£422.12
12 Dec 2024WWW.BRITISHGAS.CO.
£299.95
19 Aug 2025BUSINESS STREAM
£194.13
19 May 2025BUSINESS STREAM
£182.43
11 Feb 2025WWW.BRITISHGAS.CO.
£158.34
24 Mar 2025WWW.BRITISHGAS.CO. [200011725-7260]
£154.88
6 May 2025WWW.BRITISHGAS.CO.
£151.65
28 Feb 2025WWW.BRITISHGAS.CO.
£141.49
30 Sep 2025WWW.BRITISHGAS.CO.
£122.17
10 Feb 2025WWW.BRITISHGAS.CO.
£114.89
16 Jan 2025WWW.BRITISHGAS.CO.
£102.87
3 Jun 2025WWW.BRITISHGAS.CO.
£86.32
1 Sep 2025WWW.BRITISHGAS.CO.
£75.37
31 Jul 2025WWW.BRITISHGAS.CO.
£75.10
30 Jun 2025WWW.BRITISHGAS.CO.
£70.25
19 Nov 2024WWW.BRITISHGAS.CO.
£58.70
1 Apr 2025WWW.BRITISHGAS.CO. [200011798-247]
£42.30
28 Oct 2024WWW.BRITISHGAS.CO.
£38.71
Cleaning services(13)£2,210.00
21 Nov 2025Cleaner Nov to March
£360.00
11 Aug 2025Cleaner
£320.00
7 Apr 2025Office Cleaner April/May
£280.00
23 Jul 2025Window Cleaning
£210.00
24 Feb 2025Cleaner till end March
£200.00
6 Jan 2025Office Cleaner Jan ´25
£160.00
20 Nov 20244 weeks Office Cleaning
£160.00
7 Apr 2025Windows April/May/June
£140.00
19 Nov 2025Windows Jan/Feb/March
£110.00
19 Nov 20248 weeks payment of window cleaning
£80.00
24 Feb 2025Cleaner 17 & 20 Feb
£80.00
6 Feb 2025Window Cleaning till end of March 25
£70.00
6 Feb 2025Windows to 3 Feb
£40.00
Landline phone & internet - rental & usage(13)£1,926.73
16 Jan 2025BT BUSINESS BILL
£162.59
4 Sep 2025BT BUSINESS BILL
£161.16
11 Aug 2025BT BUSINESS BILL
£161.16
6 Oct 2025BT BUSINESS BILL
£161.16
6 May 2025BT BUSINESS BILL
£161.11
7 Jul 2025BT BUSINESS BILL
£161.11
4 Jun 2025BT BUSINESS BILL
£161.11
20 Nov 2024BT BUSINESS BILL
£160.67
7 Apr 2025BT BUSINESS BILL
£155.78
4 Feb 2025BT BUSINESS BILL
£146.96
4 Mar 2025BT BUSINESS BILL [200011725-3482]
£146.96
6 Jan 2025BT BUSINESS BILL
£103.54
16 Dec 2024BT BUSINESS BILL
£83.42
Mobile telephone - contract & usage(16)£1,100.59
16 May 2025EE LIMITED
£113.08
16 Jul 2025EE LIMITED
£95.56
18 Aug 2025EE LIMITED
£95.56
16 Jun 2025EE LIMITED
£95.56
16 Oct 2025EE LIMITED
£84.00
25 Sep 2025EE LIMITED
£73.96
22 Apr 2025EE LIMITED
£72.76
10 Oct 2024EE LIMITED
£70.60
31 Jan 2025EE LIMITED
£68.40
21 Feb 2025EE LIMITED
£68.40
18 Dec 2024EE LIMITED
£68.40
5 Nov 2024EE LIMITED
£68.40
13 Dec 2024EE LIMITED
£68.40
17 Mar 2025EE LIMITED [200011725-5577] [200011799-224]
£37.51
24 Oct 2024EE TOPUP VESTA
£10.00
24 Oct 2024EE TOPUP VESTA
£10.00
Business rates(4)£921.05
4 Nov 2024SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
£460.60
26 Nov 2024SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
£460.45
11 Feb 2025Business rates refund 60270506:1
£0.00
11 Feb 2025Business rates refund 60270510:1
£0.00
Insurance - buildings(3)£564.68
13 Aug 2025Building Insurance
£290.16
13 Nov 2024insurance for constituency office [200011799-225]
£166.22
13 Nov 2024insurance for constituency office [200011800-225]
£108.30
Insurance - contents(3)£382.33
8 Sep 2025HOWDEN UK BROKERS LIMI
£185.23
25 Sep 2024HOWDEN UK BROKERS LIMI [200011799-226]
£101.52
25 Sep 2024HOWDEN UK BROKERS LIMI [200011800-266]
£95.58
Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection(4)£377.22
6 May 2025WWW.PHS.CO.UK
£169.52
30 May 2025SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
£137.41
6 Jan 2025SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
£35.15
17 Dec 2024SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
£35.14
Venue hire, meetings & surgeries(9)£364.00
29 Mar 2025No description
£60.00
25 Nov 2024No description
£56.00
6 Jan 2025No description
£44.00
8 Feb 2025No description
£40.00
15 Feb 2025No description
£40.00
5 Feb 2025No description
£40.00
9 Jan 2025No description
£30.00
10 Dec 2024No description
£30.00
8 Feb 2025No description
£24.00
Recruitment Services &Costs(1)£358.80
12 Jan 2025WWW.S1JOBS.COM
£358.80
Hospitality(1)£45.04
2 Dec 2024AMAZON [***]
£45.04
Accommodation(13 claims)£20,282.67
Rent(8)£16,764.26
23 Oct 2024rent due on 1st nov 2024
£2,608.00
20 Nov 2024accommodation
£2,608.00
13 Feb 2025Flat Rent
£2,608.00
17 Jan 2025Flat Rent
£2,608.00
23 Dec 2024Rent for London Flat
£2,608.00
19 Sep 2024[***] - rent for 12/10/2024 - 31/10/2024 due in advance
£1,683.00
4 Mar 2025March Rent [200011799-229]
£1,417.26
24 Jan 2025[***][***][***]
£624.00
Hotel - London(5)£3,518.41
4 Oct 2024[***][***][***]
5 nights
£1,250.00
15 Aug 2024EXPEDIA [***]
3 nights
£902.01
15 Aug 2024HOTELCOM [***]
3 nights
£847.00
24 Jul 2024[***][***][***]
1 night
£275.40
24 Jul 2024[***][***][***]
1 night
£244.00
MP Travel(10 claims)£17,585.89
Air travel(1)£10,511.94
31 Mar 2025Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-25LUMP SUM
£10,511.94
Rail(2)£3,145.86
31 Mar 2025Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-25LUMP SUM
£3,120.86
31 Mar 2025Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-25LUMP SUM
£25.00
Mileage - car(1)£1,647.98
31 Mar 2025Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-25LUMP SUM
£1,647.98
Parking(2)£1,221.75
31 Mar 2025Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-25LUMP SUM
£1,179.75
31 Mar 2025Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-25LUMP SUM
£42.00
Hotel - London(1)£884.57
31 Mar 2025Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-25LUMP SUM
£884.57
Other public transport(1)£72.40
31 Mar 2025Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-25LUMP SUM
£72.40
Hotel - UK Not London(1)£71.39
31 Mar 2025Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-25LUMP SUM
1 night
£71.39
Railcard(1)£30.00
31 Mar 2025Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-25LUMP SUM
£30.00
Staff Travel(8 claims)£5,139.03
Air travel(1)£2,076.24
31 Mar 2025Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-25LUMP SUM
£2,076.24
Hotel - London(1)£1,170.00
31 Mar 2025Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-25LUMP SUM
6 nights
£1,170.00
Rail(1)£969.95
31 Mar 2025Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-25LUMP SUM
£969.95
Mileage - car(1)£610.56
31 Mar 2025Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-25LUMP SUM
£610.56
Subsistence(1)£172.48
31 Mar 2025Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-25LUMP SUM
£172.48
Parking(1)£75.00
31 Mar 2025Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-25LUMP SUM
£75.00
Other public transport(2)£64.80
31 Mar 2025Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-25LUMP SUM
£32.70
31 Mar 2025Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-25LUMP SUM
£32.10
Miscellaneous(2 claims)£918.73
Removals(2)£918.73
9 Oct 2024WWW.ANYVAN.COM
£839.00
16 Oct 2024Furniture Removal to London address
£79.73
Source: IPSA Individual Business Costs 2024-25 — every claim published under the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock: The Real Impact
The people Elaine was elected to represent — and how they voted on the issues that affect them most.
2,964
Children in poverty
21.1% of children locally
2
broke
2
kept
2
missed
Two-Child Benefit Cap (King's Speech)KEY
Broke promiseTwo-Child Limit Removal Bill: Second ReadingKEY
Kept promiseTwo-Child Limit: Blocked Their Own Bill's Strengthening
Didn't show upChild Poverty Strategy: Only 7 Labour MPs Showed Up
Didn't show upUC & PIP Bill: Rejected Safeguards
Broke promiseUC & PIP Bill: Blocked Protections for Disabled
Kept promiseSources: DWP FYE 2024, DESNZ 2023, Census 2021, Election 2024