Brian Leishman
Labour · Alloa and Grangemouth
FULL PROFILEBrian Leishman is the Labour MP for Alloa and Grangemouth, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Welfare and social security · Palestinian rights and Middle East policy · Industrial transition and workers' rights · Housing and infrastructure (RAAC concrete issues) · International humanitarian law
Positions
Welfare reform — Strongly opposes cuts to Universal Credit and PIP
strong
Palestinian rights — Strong advocate for Palestinian rights and critic of Israeli actions
strong
Workers' rights — Supports extension of UK workers' rights to offshore renewable energy workers
moderate
Public order legislation — Opposes restrictive public order measures
moderate
Arms sales — Opposes UK arms sales to human rights-abusing states
moderate
Just transition — Advocates for just transition for oil and gas workers and communities
moderate
Housing infrastructure — Campaigns for resolution of RAAC concrete housing crisis
strong
Children's welfare — Supports enhanced children's wellbeing measures
weak
Notable Rebellions
2025-07-01 — Rebelled against government welfare reforms, voting against the bill and for a reasoned amendment, demonstrating strong opposition to cuts to social security
2026-01-14 — Voted against government regulations extending public order restrictions, showing liberal stance on civil liberties
2025-07-09 — Final rebellion against welfare cuts despite multiple committee stage attempts to amend the bill
Reasoning Style
Ideologically driven with strong class-based analysis, combining principled left-wing positions with constituency-focused advocacy. Argues from internationalist perspective on foreign policy while maintaining focus on local industrial and housing issues affecting his constituents.
Background
Brian Leishman worked at Alloa before entering parliament, suggesting a background in local industry or public service in his constituency area.