Douglas McAllister
@douglasmcallister.bsky.social
Scottish Labour Member of Parliament for West Dunbartonshire📍
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📭Today I had my annual visit to the Royal Mail Sorting Office in Clydebank where I witnessed first hand all their incredible hard work during the busy Black Friday sales and in the run up to Christmas.
Thanks to Paul & all the team for the warm welcome. Keep up the good work!
Thanks to Paul & all the team for the warm welcome. Keep up the good work!
November 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
📭Today I had my annual visit to the Royal Mail Sorting Office in Clydebank where I witnessed first hand all their incredible hard work during the busy Black Friday sales and in the run up to Christmas.
Thanks to Paul & all the team for the warm welcome. Keep up the good work!
Thanks to Paul & all the team for the warm welcome. Keep up the good work!
📈Today's Budget is about renewing our economy & communities.
Building a fairer country where living standards rise & public services are renewed.
Better wages✅
Child poverty down✅
Austerity rejected✅
Energy bills down✅
Delivering for West Dunbartonshire and for Scotland.
Building a fairer country where living standards rise & public services are renewed.
Better wages✅
Child poverty down✅
Austerity rejected✅
Energy bills down✅
Delivering for West Dunbartonshire and for Scotland.
November 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
📈Today's Budget is about renewing our economy & communities.
Building a fairer country where living standards rise & public services are renewed.
Better wages✅
Child poverty down✅
Austerity rejected✅
Energy bills down✅
Delivering for West Dunbartonshire and for Scotland.
Building a fairer country where living standards rise & public services are renewed.
Better wages✅
Child poverty down✅
Austerity rejected✅
Energy bills down✅
Delivering for West Dunbartonshire and for Scotland.
❗️Labour is cutting your energy bills by £150 - every single year.
Alongside our expansion of the Warm Homes Discount, this will mean that The Labour Party has delivered £300 off of energy costs for those Scots most in need.
Helping tackle the cost of living with action on energy.
Alongside our expansion of the Warm Homes Discount, this will mean that The Labour Party has delivered £300 off of energy costs for those Scots most in need.
Helping tackle the cost of living with action on energy.
November 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
❗️Labour is cutting your energy bills by £150 - every single year.
Alongside our expansion of the Warm Homes Discount, this will mean that The Labour Party has delivered £300 off of energy costs for those Scots most in need.
Helping tackle the cost of living with action on energy.
Alongside our expansion of the Warm Homes Discount, this will mean that The Labour Party has delivered £300 off of energy costs for those Scots most in need.
Helping tackle the cost of living with action on energy.
💡I met up with Martin McCluskey MP, Minister for Energy Consumers to discuss the expansion of our UK Labour Government’s Warm Homes Discount.
⚡️Thousands more of my West Dunbartonshire constituents are set to benefit from £150 towards their energy bills over the next few of weeks!
⚡️Thousands more of my West Dunbartonshire constituents are set to benefit from £150 towards their energy bills over the next few of weeks!
November 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM
💡I met up with Martin McCluskey MP, Minister for Energy Consumers to discuss the expansion of our UK Labour Government’s Warm Homes Discount.
⚡️Thousands more of my West Dunbartonshire constituents are set to benefit from £150 towards their energy bills over the next few of weeks!
⚡️Thousands more of my West Dunbartonshire constituents are set to benefit from £150 towards their energy bills over the next few of weeks!
🩷👏My congratulations to Asda Tickled Pink on raising an amazing £100million for breast cancer charities!
💚It was great to join Asda in Parliament and thanks to our Dumbarton & Clydebank stores for their part in reaching this total, doing life changing fundraising work.
@breastcancernow.bsky.social
💚It was great to join Asda in Parliament and thanks to our Dumbarton & Clydebank stores for their part in reaching this total, doing life changing fundraising work.
@breastcancernow.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🩷👏My congratulations to Asda Tickled Pink on raising an amazing £100million for breast cancer charities!
💚It was great to join Asda in Parliament and thanks to our Dumbarton & Clydebank stores for their part in reaching this total, doing life changing fundraising work.
@breastcancernow.bsky.social
💚It was great to join Asda in Parliament and thanks to our Dumbarton & Clydebank stores for their part in reaching this total, doing life changing fundraising work.
@breastcancernow.bsky.social
📝Another busy week in Parliament and in West Dunbartonshire!
Take a look at some of what I got up to this week as your MP below👇
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November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
📝Another busy week in Parliament and in West Dunbartonshire!
Take a look at some of what I got up to this week as your MP below👇
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🏴My congratulations to everyone associated with the Scotland Men’s International football team and their heroic performance this week qualifying for the World Cup!
👏I highlighted our historic win today and how lucky Scotland are to have fellow Bankie John McGinn in our squad!
👏I highlighted our historic win today and how lucky Scotland are to have fellow Bankie John McGinn in our squad!
November 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🏴My congratulations to everyone associated with the Scotland Men’s International football team and their heroic performance this week qualifying for the World Cup!
👏I highlighted our historic win today and how lucky Scotland are to have fellow Bankie John McGinn in our squad!
👏I highlighted our historic win today and how lucky Scotland are to have fellow Bankie John McGinn in our squad!
English schools in deprived areas are benefitting from new solar energy funded by GB Energy.
Despite discussions with the Scottish Government and their allocation of over £4million, they are choosing to spend it on other projects while schools in West Dunbartonshire miss out.
Despite discussions with the Scottish Government and their allocation of over £4million, they are choosing to spend it on other projects while schools in West Dunbartonshire miss out.
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
English schools in deprived areas are benefitting from new solar energy funded by GB Energy.
Despite discussions with the Scottish Government and their allocation of over £4million, they are choosing to spend it on other projects while schools in West Dunbartonshire miss out.
Despite discussions with the Scottish Government and their allocation of over £4million, they are choosing to spend it on other projects while schools in West Dunbartonshire miss out.
Learners in West Dunbartonshire are waiting months on end for driving tests, continuing to pay thousands for lessons with slim chances of securing a test at their local centre.
The Secretary of State outlined what action the UK Labour Government is taking to tackle the backlog.
The Secretary of State outlined what action the UK Labour Government is taking to tackle the backlog.
November 20, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Learners in West Dunbartonshire are waiting months on end for driving tests, continuing to pay thousands for lessons with slim chances of securing a test at their local centre.
The Secretary of State outlined what action the UK Labour Government is taking to tackle the backlog.
The Secretary of State outlined what action the UK Labour Government is taking to tackle the backlog.
💼This week, I met with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to discuss our upcoming UK Labour Government budget.
This progressive budget will tackle head on the cost of living and ensure those with the broadest shoulders will be taxed rather than those who earn the least in society.
This progressive budget will tackle head on the cost of living and ensure those with the broadest shoulders will be taxed rather than those who earn the least in society.
November 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
💼This week, I met with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to discuss our upcoming UK Labour Government budget.
This progressive budget will tackle head on the cost of living and ensure those with the broadest shoulders will be taxed rather than those who earn the least in society.
This progressive budget will tackle head on the cost of living and ensure those with the broadest shoulders will be taxed rather than those who earn the least in society.
'West Dunbartonshire Labour MP Fights for Justice'
Tomorrow, I am meeting with Economic Security to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, with 3 other Scottish Labour MPs to demand justice for 100s of my constituents after the withdrawal of their family protection plans by Insurance company.
Tomorrow, I am meeting with Economic Security to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, with 3 other Scottish Labour MPs to demand justice for 100s of my constituents after the withdrawal of their family protection plans by Insurance company.
November 18, 2025 at 11:18 AM
'West Dunbartonshire Labour MP Fights for Justice'
Tomorrow, I am meeting with Economic Security to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, with 3 other Scottish Labour MPs to demand justice for 100s of my constituents after the withdrawal of their family protection plans by Insurance company.
Tomorrow, I am meeting with Economic Security to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, with 3 other Scottish Labour MPs to demand justice for 100s of my constituents after the withdrawal of their family protection plans by Insurance company.
📝Take a look at some of what I got up to this past week in Parliament & in West Dunbartonshire as your MP.
📧As always, if you live in West Dunbartonshire & require my support, get in touch at [email protected], or call my constituency office on 0141 952 0290.
📧As always, if you live in West Dunbartonshire & require my support, get in touch at [email protected], or call my constituency office on 0141 952 0290.
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
📝Take a look at some of what I got up to this past week in Parliament & in West Dunbartonshire as your MP.
📧As always, if you live in West Dunbartonshire & require my support, get in touch at [email protected], or call my constituency office on 0141 952 0290.
📧As always, if you live in West Dunbartonshire & require my support, get in touch at [email protected], or call my constituency office on 0141 952 0290.
I have been actively supporting my constituents affected by the termination of CMutual's Family Protection Plan.
Given that thousands of elderly and vulnerable people across the UK are set to be impacted by this, I requested an urgent investigation and debate on this issue.
Given that thousands of elderly and vulnerable people across the UK are set to be impacted by this, I requested an urgent investigation and debate on this issue.
November 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I have been actively supporting my constituents affected by the termination of CMutual's Family Protection Plan.
Given that thousands of elderly and vulnerable people across the UK are set to be impacted by this, I requested an urgent investigation and debate on this issue.
Given that thousands of elderly and vulnerable people across the UK are set to be impacted by this, I requested an urgent investigation and debate on this issue.
The Scottish Government is yet to confirm if non-means-tested legal aid will be available for bereaved Scottish families at inquiries where a public authority is an interested person under Labour's Hillsborough Law.
My joint letter to FM John Swinney asking him to confirm this👇
My joint letter to FM John Swinney asking him to confirm this👇
November 12, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The Scottish Government is yet to confirm if non-means-tested legal aid will be available for bereaved Scottish families at inquiries where a public authority is an interested person under Labour's Hillsborough Law.
My joint letter to FM John Swinney asking him to confirm this👇
My joint letter to FM John Swinney asking him to confirm this👇
Labour is renewing the nation’s contract with those who served, including 2000+ in West Dunbartonshire:
👪£27m new veteran-wide support service
🏡Dedicated wraparound homelessness service meaning veterans are prioritised for secure homes
🏥Investing in world-class NHS support
👪£27m new veteran-wide support service
🏡Dedicated wraparound homelessness service meaning veterans are prioritised for secure homes
🏥Investing in world-class NHS support
November 11, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Labour is renewing the nation’s contract with those who served, including 2000+ in West Dunbartonshire:
👪£27m new veteran-wide support service
🏡Dedicated wraparound homelessness service meaning veterans are prioritised for secure homes
🏥Investing in world-class NHS support
👪£27m new veteran-wide support service
🏡Dedicated wraparound homelessness service meaning veterans are prioritised for secure homes
🏥Investing in world-class NHS support
Here is a look at some of what I did this week in Parliament and in West Dunbartonshire as your MP📝
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November 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Here is a look at some of what I did this week in Parliament and in West Dunbartonshire as your MP📝
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It was a privilege to attend the Civic Reception to mark the 25th anniversary of @ysortit.bsky.social & present Gillian with my EDM celebrating this wonderful achievement.
👏Congratulations to the Y Sort It team for their years of dedication providing a safe space for our youth to thrive!
👏Congratulations to the Y Sort It team for their years of dedication providing a safe space for our youth to thrive!
November 7, 2025 at 10:49 AM
It was a privilege to attend the Civic Reception to mark the 25th anniversary of @ysortit.bsky.social & present Gillian with my EDM celebrating this wonderful achievement.
👏Congratulations to the Y Sort It team for their years of dedication providing a safe space for our youth to thrive!
👏Congratulations to the Y Sort It team for their years of dedication providing a safe space for our youth to thrive!
📣240,000+ more families in Scotland will receive £150 off their energy bills this winter including thousands in West Dunbartonshire.
The UK Labour Government is expanding the Warm Home Discount to provide vital cost of living support to low income households across the country.
The UK Labour Government is expanding the Warm Home Discount to provide vital cost of living support to low income households across the country.
November 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
📣240,000+ more families in Scotland will receive £150 off their energy bills this winter including thousands in West Dunbartonshire.
The UK Labour Government is expanding the Warm Home Discount to provide vital cost of living support to low income households across the country.
The UK Labour Government is expanding the Warm Home Discount to provide vital cost of living support to low income households across the country.
I am proud to be part of a UK Labour Government that introduced The Hillsborough Law.
The Bill and its legacy belong to the families of the 97 who have carried the torch of justice through decades of darkness.
The Bill and its legacy belong to the families of the 97 who have carried the torch of justice through decades of darkness.
November 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I am proud to be part of a UK Labour Government that introduced The Hillsborough Law.
The Bill and its legacy belong to the families of the 97 who have carried the torch of justice through decades of darkness.
The Bill and its legacy belong to the families of the 97 who have carried the torch of justice through decades of darkness.
Following on from this weekend’s media coverage, I raised this with the Minister during the Hillsborough Law debate.
November 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Following on from this weekend’s media coverage, I raised this with the Minister during the Hillsborough Law debate.
Today marks 8 years since my West Dunbartonshire constituent Jagtar Singh Johal was wrongfully arrested and arbitrarily detained in India.
I call on the PM & Foreign Secretary to act decisively, insist on his release and bring him home to his family in Dumbarton.
#FreeJaggiNow
I call on the PM & Foreign Secretary to act decisively, insist on his release and bring him home to his family in Dumbarton.
#FreeJaggiNow
November 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Today marks 8 years since my West Dunbartonshire constituent Jagtar Singh Johal was wrongfully arrested and arbitrarily detained in India.
I call on the PM & Foreign Secretary to act decisively, insist on his release and bring him home to his family in Dumbarton.
#FreeJaggiNow
I call on the PM & Foreign Secretary to act decisively, insist on his release and bring him home to his family in Dumbarton.
#FreeJaggiNow
📍My surgery details for the month November!
📞If you are a resident of Alexandria, Dumbarton or Clydebank, please get in touch should you require my assistance with any issue.
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📞If you are a resident of Alexandria, Dumbarton or Clydebank, please get in touch should you require my assistance with any issue.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
📍My surgery details for the month November!
📞If you are a resident of Alexandria, Dumbarton or Clydebank, please get in touch should you require my assistance with any issue.
👇To check if you are one of my constituents, enter your postcode below:
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📞If you are a resident of Alexandria, Dumbarton or Clydebank, please get in touch should you require my assistance with any issue.
👇To check if you are one of my constituents, enter your postcode below:
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📰The official November edition of my monthly newsletter!
📝Read to find out some of what I’ve been doing this past month in West Dunbartonshire and in Parliament as your MP.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
📰The official November edition of my monthly newsletter!
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Take a look at some of what I got up to this week in Parliament & in West Dunbartonshire as your MP📝
You can view my EDM recognising @ysortit.bsky.social's 25th Anniversary here👇
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
As always, email [email protected] should you require my support✉️
You can view my EDM recognising @ysortit.bsky.social's 25th Anniversary here👇
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
As always, email [email protected] should you require my support✉️
November 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Take a look at some of what I got up to this week in Parliament & in West Dunbartonshire as your MP📝
You can view my EDM recognising @ysortit.bsky.social's 25th Anniversary here👇
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
As always, email [email protected] should you require my support✉️
You can view my EDM recognising @ysortit.bsky.social's 25th Anniversary here👇
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
As always, email [email protected] should you require my support✉️
❗️From 3 - 14 November, my constituency office at 45 Kilbowie Road will not be open due to essential building work to install a fire escape.
📞Please call on 0141 286 0290 should you require any in person assistance & a member of staff can arrange to meet with you if necessary.
📞Please call on 0141 286 0290 should you require any in person assistance & a member of staff can arrange to meet with you if necessary.
November 3, 2025 at 8:58 AM
❗️From 3 - 14 November, my constituency office at 45 Kilbowie Road will not be open due to essential building work to install a fire escape.
📞Please call on 0141 286 0290 should you require any in person assistance & a member of staff can arrange to meet with you if necessary.
📞Please call on 0141 286 0290 should you require any in person assistance & a member of staff can arrange to meet with you if necessary.