Douglas McAllister MP
@douglasmcallister.bsky.social
Scottish Labour Member of Parliament for West Dunbartonshire📍 For enquiries, email: douglas.mcallister.mp@parliament.uk✉️
🛠️I visited Clydebank Men's Shed in Dalmuir today for their 10th anniversary celebrations - they've achieved so much over the past decade! Great to hear work will commence later this month using their Pride in Place funding to upgrade their electrics & heating in time for Winter.
📣Back by popular demand! ⛳️🤠We can't believe it's almost been a year since our very first Texas Scramble event. The day was such a great success, that we are delighted to announce we're running it again this year! 📧Save the date, and get in touch to enter & submit your team!
🌈Great to visit PALS' ASN Summer Camp yesterday, providing 30+ families across West Dunbartonshire and surrounding areas with a free and fully inclusive venue during the summer holidays.
This month, WDCVS are hosting a Volunteer Fair where you can connect with 20+ organisations, and get involved in causes that matter to you. 🗓️Tuesday 18 August 2026 📍Clydebank Town Hall 🕒11am - 2pm For more information, contact volunteering@wdcvs.com, or call 0141 941 0886📞
Delighted to welcome Gemma from Balloch to my office to present my Motion celebrating some of her fantastic achievements, from Girlguiding to Air Cadets to DofE. At just 18 Gemma has accomplished so much. She is a role model for young people across West Dunbartonshire. Well done!
Wishing good luck to students across West Dunbartonshire receiving their SQA exam results today! There is #NoWrongPath, whether you're planning to go to college, university, work, apprenticeships or taking some time to decide. 📞Skills Development Scotland Results Advice Helpline: 0808 100 8000
Last week, I visited Virgin Money's 'Safe Space' in Clydebank where anyone affected by domestic abuse can go to privately access support, call helplines, and find safety away from their abuser. The initiative forms part of a broader effort to tackle physical and financial abuse.
My upcoming surgeries this month! 📍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 email me at douglas.mcallister.mp@parliament.uk to note that you wish to attend.
It's been a busy start to recess here in West Dunbartonshire!📍 Take a look at some of what I’ve been doing this week in the constituency as your Member of Parliament, including local visits, meetings, and writing to our new PM Andy Burnham📝
🚨Clyde Shopping Centre Update I've been advised the faulty up escalator will be out of service until parts arrive (est 17 August) & fitting completed. I understand management are working to resolve this. I wish to thank them for keeping me updated & hopefully all issues will be resolved next month.
Great to visit Phil, Mark & all the team European Circuits Ltd. in Clydebank today⚡️ Incredible to witness the manufacture of circuit boards that are then exported to countries like Sweden, Switzerland & even India, for products ranging from F1 cars to prosthetics - We're so lucky to have them here!
Great to take part in today's 'Grand Prix' walk in Levengrove Park to celebrate Race Against Dementia's 10th anniversary, founded by Dumbarton's own Sir Jackie Stewart. Everyone in West Dunbartonshire has been affected by dementia. Race Against Dementia wants to find preventions and cures, faster.
This Friday 31 July 2026, I will be holding a parliamentary advice surgery at 3pm in Clydebank Library📍 Please attend should you require my assistance. No appointment necessary, however you can email me at douglas.mcallister.mp@parliament.uk to let me know you wish to attend📧
Douglas McAllister MP@douglasmcallister.bsky.social · last mo.My upcoming surgeries for the month of July! 📍If you live in Alexandria, Dumbarton, or Clydebank, and would like my assistance with any issue, please get in touch. 📧No appointments necessary, however feel free to contact me to note your intention to attend.
Delighted to see that Balloch Castle Ash in Balloch Country Park is 1 of 10 trees across the UK to be shortlisted for Tree of the Year 2026! We are so fortunate to have such beauty right here in West Dunbartonshire. Vote for Balloch Castle Ash below👇 www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-...
Tree of the Year
This year’s Tree of the Year contest celebrates trees that are still standing strong against the odds. Choose your favourite and vote by 29 September.
woodlandtrust.org.uk
I was delighted to welcome Kirsteen from Alexandria to my Constituency Office this morning to present my Motion celebrating her MBE for services to the deaf and disabled community!👏 Thank you to Kirsteen, Alex, and Evie🐶for meeting with me and congratulations again!
I have written a letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to reconsider the Government's previous position on compensation for WASPI women. I have asked the PM to explore a fair compensation package that recognises the injustice these women have suffered for too long.
Today I visited Broom Drive in Parkhall, Clydebank after constituents contacted me to bring my attention to several ongoing issues in this area. I will now take these up with West Dunbartonshire Council. Thank you to those who contacted me. I'll continue to keep everyone updated.
I've signed a joint letter with my fellow Scottish Labour MPs to the Deputy First Minister, requesting that Scottish pubs, clubs and live music venues, benefit from the UK Labour Government's new business rates savings. The SNP must act to ensure they receive this vital support.
A sneak peek of my annual newsletter! Take a look to see if where you stay has directly benefitted from UK Government Pride in Place funding - have I been in your local area? My newsletter will be dropping on every doorstep in West Dunbartonshire this week so keep an eye out👀
The PM said he would give people breathing space with support on the cost of living. He's taken a huge step in abolishing VAT on household electricity, saving every household in the UK money on their energy bills. We're making life more affordable for millions across the country.
I have written to our new Foreign Secretary requesting we meet to discuss the case of my constituent, Jagtar Singh Johal, urging his release be treated as a priority. This is the 9th Foreign Secretary since Jagtar's imprisonment. I want to work together to secure his release without further delay.
I have signed Early Day Motion 502, tabled by my Labour colleague @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social, calling on the UK Government to raise the protection, access & safety of the Tent of Nations Nassar Family Farm in the occupied West Bank, with the Israeli authorities. edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
Take a look at some of what I've been doing this week as your MP, including advocating for further investment in West Dunbartonshire, and signing a cross-party letter urging the Government to impose sanctions, and ban all trade & arms transfers with Israel📝
The SNP Scottish Government have still not presented an equivalent to the Places of Worship Renewal Fund, despite receiving the funding to do so from UK Government. I signed a letter requesting clarity on what support they will provide to Scottish parishes so they can also access this vital funding.
🎆🚨FIREWORKS - MAJOR UPDATE!🚨🎆 After sharing the horrific scenes at Dalmuir and across West Dunbartonshire this past Bonfire Night with my government colleagues, Labour have launched the biggest review and consultation into fireworks legislation! Have your say below: www.gov.uk/government/c...
