Tracy Gilbert
Labour · Edinburgh North and Leith
FULL PROFILETracy Gilbert is the Labour MP for Edinburgh North and Leith, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Violence against women and girls · Welfare and social security · Housing and cladding safety · Local business support · International human rights
Positions
Welfare reform — Opposes cuts to Universal Credit and PIP
strong
Women's rights — Advocates for pornography legislation reform and tackling gender-based violence
strong
Palestine recognition — Calls for UK recognition of Palestinian state
moderate
Arms trade — Supports suspending arms exports to Israel
moderate
Housing safety — Advocates for cladding redemption programmes in Scotland
moderate
EU relations — Supports closer ties including youth mobility schemes
moderate
Local business support — Advocates for hospitality sector and SME assistance
moderate
Electoral reform — Supports measures to ensure voter access
weak
Notable Rebellions
2025-07-01 — Rebelled against government welfare reforms, voting against the bill and supporting reasoned amendment to protect benefit recipients
2025-07-09 — Continued opposition to welfare cuts, voting against final passage while supporting protective amendments
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and evidence-based, combining local concerns with broader social justice principles. Engages with specific policy details through parliamentary questions while maintaining strong advocacy positions on human rights issues.
Background
Prior to entering Parliament in 2024, Tracy Gilbert's professional background is not clearly documented in the available evidence, though her focus on constituency issues and local business engagement suggests community-based experience.