Kenneth Stevenson

Kenneth Stevenson (born ) is a Scottish Labour politician and engineer who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Airdrie and Shotts since 2024.

Early life and career Stevenson studied engineering at Calderhead High School in Shotts from 1975 to 1980. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the Open University.

Stevenson has worked as an engineer at companies including BAE Systems, Hyster and Terex. As councillor, he served as convener of the Communities Committee and Community Safety Partnership Forum between 2022 and 2024.

Stevenson was elected as MP for Airdrie and Shotts at the 2024 general election, defeating his SNP predecessor Anum Qaisar. He had previously contested the 2021 by-election for the constituency, in which he came second to Qaisar.

In Labour's candidate selection for both elections, Stevenson had defeated Pamela Nash, the Labour MP for the constituency between 2010 and 2015. Following his election victory, Stevenson resigned from the Council in August 2024.

Personal life Stevenson owns a second home in Spain.