Every young person in West Dunbartonshire deserves a first step into work. UK Government's Opening Shift will offer supported retail placements, workplace mentoring & interview experience - helping young people build confidence and open the door to a job. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Retailers target 100,000 jobs for young people as sector joins forces with government in major work experience drive

Young people will be given vital work experience opportunities thanks to a major initiative between government and Britain’s leading retailers – with the ambition to create up to 100,000 jobs by the e...

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It's my pleasure to submit a Motion celebrating Stepping Stones' 35th anniversary today! Thank you and congratulations to the staff, volunteers, members & Trustees at Stepping Stones on 3 decades of providing invaluable mental health support to the West Dunbartonshire community.

Today at Business Questions, I congratulated local charity Stepping Stones on their upcoming 35th anniversary, commending their years of hard work and dedication to providing invaluable support to people across West Dunbartonshire. Congratulations and thank you Stepping Stones!

🚧Updates from Scottish Water and West Dunbartonshire Council on Dalreoch Roadworks Delays

Maggie’s is losing out on £4million in funding. Reforming society lottery sales limits could unlock funding for charities like @maggiescentres.bsky.social at no cost to the taxpayer. Great to join Maggie’s on their 30th anniversary to support calls to review the limits and maximise funding.

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Westminster committee launches inquiry into party funds after Peter Murrell embezzlement

The Scottish Affairs Committee will hold a probe into the Electoral Commission’s oversight of party funding.

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The UK Labour Government is strengthening protections against online sexual exploitation with new legislation that will 🚫Make it impossible for under-18s to take, view or send nude images 🔒Have safety protections switched on by default 🔎Require robust age assurance for adults

🚨Today is #EmergencyServicesDay, where we recognise the incredible dedication of the men and women who work so hard to keep us safe every day. We are so lucky to have such first class police officers, firefighters, NHS staff & so many more here in West Dunbartonshire. #999Day

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Douglas McAllister MP - £3m funding to transform Three Queens Square in Clydebank

This summer, I made good use of the Parliamentary Recess by getting out and about West Dunbartonshire

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I have raised my concerns on several occasions now regarding UK charities operating in illegal Israeli settlements. I have written to the Scottish Charity Regulator, urging them to follow the actions of the Charity Commission for England & Wales, and investigate these concerns.

Following the Foreign Secretary's ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements, I once again raised the issue of charities operating in these settlements. I asked what more can be done to ensure taxpayer's money is not given to these organisations through gift aid contributions.

📣Update on our Clyde Shopping Centre Escalator The Centre Manager has confirmed to me that the works to repair the escalator have now been scheduled for tonight, and tomorrow night, following which I hope to confirm all equipment as operational. The lift continues to be in use.

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Update issued amid major delays on A82 in Milton

An update has been issued on a lane closure in Milton that has caused major disruption in recent days.

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From Westminster to West Dunbartonshire, it's been a busy first week back at Parliament after recess. Take a look to find out what I’ve been doing this past week as your MP, including advocating directly to the PM for investment in West Dunbartonshire and holding 4 advice surgeries📍

🚧🚨Update on Lane Closure at A82, Milton I recently received a number of complaints from my West Dunbartonshire constituents advising that the nearside lane of the A82 at Milton in Dumbarton was once again, closed. 1/12

If you are also affected by this issue and wish to share your concerns with me, please contact my office and I will keep you updated with my progress on this matter.

Douglas McAllister MP@douglasmcallister.bsky.social · 6d ago

Following my successful street surgery on Yoker Mill Road in August, I wrote to the Roads Manager at Glasgow City Council to raise my constituents’ concerns regarding the increased traffic as a result of the Renfrew Bridge.

Following my successful street surgery on Yoker Mill Road in August, I wrote to the Roads Manager at Glasgow City Council to raise my constituents’ concerns regarding the increased traffic as a result of the Renfrew Bridge.

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West Dunbartonshire set for share of £22.7m Growth Fund Investment

A share of £22.7m in Glasgow City Region funding is set to bring investment, jobs and regeneration opportunities to West Dunbartonshire.

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My September newsletter is officially live!🗞️ Read to find out what I've been doing this month as your MP in West Dunbartonshire during parliamentary recess, with lots of local visits, surgeries, and events📍

This Saturday 5 September, I am holding a parliamentary advice surgery at Yoker Community Campus📍 Get in touch should you wish to attend. You can check if you are one of my Yoker constituents by entering your postcode via the link below: members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP @campusyoker.bsky.social

Douglas McAllister MP@douglasmcallister.bsky.social · 2w ago

Next Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 11am, I will be holding a surgery at Yoker Community Campus📍 Should you require my assistance with any issue, please RSVP to lauren.simeon@parliament.uk. You can check if you are one of my Yoker constituents below: members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP

The UK Government is supporting local growth across the Glasgow City Region, with over £1.1 billion in investment to fund regional projects across the region including West Dunbartonshire✅ Where the SNP have taken away power from local communities, Labour is empowering them.

🚨Update - New Date for Texas Scramble!🤠 We have now officially confirmed our new date for our 2026 Texas Scramble: 🗓️Sunday 11 October 2026 🕙8:30am - 2pm 📍Dalmuir Golf Course Get your team together and get in touch to enter!⛳️

🚨Update from Scottish Water Re Cardross Road, Glasgow Road, and Dalreoch Roadworks I have now received a response from Scottish Water regarding the issues that the ongoing works at Dalreoch are causing for residents. A representative has confirmed the following; 1/10

Delighted to submit a Motion celebrating Gavinburn Primary School in Old Kilpatrick and their UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Silver Award!👏 The report found Gavinburn to be a nurturing environment that respects the rights of pupils. Congratulations Gavinburn Primary School!

🚨Traffic Disruption at Cardross Road, Glasgow Road & Dalreoch Train Station Constituents have recently expressed their profound frustration with the roadworks and associated traffic situation surrounding Cardross Road, Glasgow Road, and Dalreoch Train Station in Dumbarton. 1/7

This week, I will be holding four parliamentary advice surgeries across West Dunbartonshire🗓️ Friday 4 September 2026: 📍10am at Alexandria Library 📍3pm at Clydebank Library 📍6pm at Goldenhill Primary School Saturday 5 September 2026: 📍11am at Yoker Community Campus

Douglas McAllister MP@douglasmcallister.bsky.social · 2w ago

My upcoming surgeries for the month of September!📍 If you live in Alexandria, Dumbarton, or Clydebank, and would like my assistance with any issue, please get in touch. No appointment necessary, however you can contact me to let me know that you wish to attend📧

On the PM's first day at the dispatch box he's asked about bringing industry to West Dunbartonshire! I highlighted to Andy Burnham the incredible potential for investment we have here in West Dunbartonshire, with the Carless site in Old Kilpatrick & former Exxon site in Bowling.

First day back at Westminster and I raised the case of my West Dunbartonshire constituent, Jagtar Singh Johal, in the Commons. This is the 9th Foreign Secretary since Jagtar's imprisonment. Raising his case is not enough. We must secure his release now. #FreeJaggiNow

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Yoker Athletic marks 140th anniversary with derby match and parliamentary tribute

Yoker Athletic FC celebrated its 140th anniversary with a special derby match at Holm Park, and a parliamentary motion of recognition from MP…

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Thank you to @rspbscotland.bsky.social for the tour of their stunning reserve in Gartocharn, West Dunbartonshire, on the banks of Loch Lomond🌲 A true hidden gem and beautiful location within West Dunbartonshire. Take a look at their upcoming events below👇 events.rspb.org.uk/lochlomond