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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 09 Jul 2026
Timms Review: Interim Report

"There is a fundamental question here about what our priority is. Is it to reduce the bill, to reduce the amount of money that we are spending, or to ensure that disabled people can access all the human rights that the rest of us can, access society and be supported? …..."
Kirsty Blackman - View Speech

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Division Vote (Commons)
6 Jul 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context
Kirsty Blackman (SNP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 7 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 394 Noes - 85
Division Vote (Commons)
1 Jul 2026 - Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill - View Vote Context
Kirsty Blackman (SNP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 6 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 177 Noes - 308
Division Vote (Commons)
1 Jul 2026 - Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill - View Vote Context
Kirsty Blackman (SNP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 5 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 282
Division Vote (Commons)
1 Jul 2026 - Employment Tribunals - View Vote Context
Kirsty Blackman (SNP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 323 Noes - 107
Early Day Motion
Amendment of the Law Motions for Finance Bills (14 Signatures)
9 Jun 2026
Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House regrets that the use of an Amendment of the Law Motion has not been included in Budget Resolutions since 2017; notes that this represents a departure from established parliamentary practice; further notes that this has constrained the House’s ability to determine, through amendment, the full scope of …
Written Question
Renewable Energy: Scotland
Monday 8th June 2026

Asked by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his Department's renewable energy targets that developers in the north of Scotland face higher transmission charges than those in southern England, in the context of the region possessing some of Europe's greatest renewable energy resources.

Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

Electricity transmission charging arrangements are a matter for Ofgem as the independent regulator. Transmission charges are designed to be cost‑reflective, meaning they reflect the costs imposed on the network by generators connecting in different locations. Generators located further from centres of demand, and which drive higher levels of network investment, therefore face higher charges.

Our Reformed National Pricing (RNP) programme will deliver the necessary market reforms to ensure that planning and price signals work together, so that new energy sources are built in the best places and the grid develops in line with future need.

Written Question
Wind Power: Planning Permission
Monday 8th June 2026

Asked by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what target timescales his Department has set for the determination of offshore wind and grid connection planning applications; and what steps he is taking to reduce delays in consenting for nationally significant energy infrastructure.

Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

In England and Wales, the Planning Act 2008 sets statutory deadlines for the Examining Authority and the deciding Secretary of State. These do not differ by infrastructure type.

The Government is taking multiple actions to speed up the planning process including in the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025, and in its response to the Nuclear Regulatory Review in March 2026.

Planning applications relating to the grid in Scotland are a matter for Scottish Ministers.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Jun 2026
Pride Month

"I appreciate the point the Minister is making, but the Government have long spoken about a Bill to ban conversion therapy. In fact, they have been talking about bringing forward draft legislation for nearly two years. Can the Minister give us a concrete timeline? Will we see the draft legislation …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Jun 2026
Pride Month

"I am glad to have the chance to speak in the debate, although I echo the words of the hon. Member for Luton North (Sarah Owen): these things are always on a Thursday. As the sole woman in the SNP, and as the party’s women and equalities spokesperson, I find …..."
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