Tracy Gilbert

Tracy Gilbert is a Scottish Labour politician who has been Member of Parliament for Edinburgh North & Leith since 2024. She currently resides in Leith.

Early life and career
Gilbert grew up in a mining town in Midlothian during the 1980s, and has spoken about how this has shaped her politics.

Before entering Parliament, Gilbert was a Housing Officer and the Scottish General Secretary of the USDAW trade union.

Parliamentary career
At the 2024 general election, Gilbert was elected for the Edinburgh North & Leith constituency, becoming the first Labour MP to win the seat since 2010. Her result was part of a 'red wave' in Scotland, as the Scottish Labour Party won 37 seats, up from one seat in 2019.