Douglas Alexander.
Labour and Co-operative Party MP for Lothian East.
31 May 2026
Labour and Co-operative Party MP in Labour Party-controlled territory.
The Rt Hon Mr Douglas Alexander is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Lothian East, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently holds the Government post of Secretary of State for Scotland.
By issue — what do they vote on most?
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.
Moments where the whip was free, or where Alexander broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Words spoken, by topic.
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
Economic Growth
“Defends UK Government's industrial strategy and growth plans; heavily criticizes SNP Government's economic mismanagement, particularly subsidizing Chinese bus manufacturers instead…”
Energy Profits Levy
“The government will retain the Energy Profits Levy as justified by the current geopolitical crisis and excess profits from major energy companies, while supporting the oil and gas …”
Energy Prices
“Government is supporting families through £117 energy bill cuts, fuel duty extension, and targeted support for oil-heated homes; emphasizes energy independence through renewables w…”
Child Poverty
“The Labour government is taking comprehensive action on child poverty through a UK-wide strategy and removal of the two-child cap, contrasting this with SNP failures and previous C…”
Alexander holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
Top departments asked.
No tabled questions yet.
Most recent.
Register of interests.
Type of land/property: Residential property
Type of land/property: Residential property
Number of properties: 1
Location: East Lothian
Ownership details: Co-owned with my wife
(Reg… |
Type of land/property: Residential property
Type of land/property: Residential property
Number of properties: 1
Location: Argyll
Ownership details: Co-owned with sibling
(Registere… |
Political Co-Chair of Scottish Labour’s 2026 Scottish Election Campaign. This is Political Co-Chair of Scottish Labour’s 2026 Scottish Election Campaign. This is a part time and unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 25 Augus… |
The Ditchley Foundation - Governor
The Ditchley Foundation - Governor
(Registered 29 July 2024) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 8 Oct 2025
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 58,163 | 63.3% |
| Office Costs | 16,413 | 17.9% |
| MP Travel | 10,732 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation | 4,885 | 5.3% |
| Dependant Travel | 1,718 | 1.9% |
| Total · 63 claims | 91,911 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Alexander on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lothian East | 23,555 | 49.0% | Won |
| 2015 | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | 17,864 | 38.6% | Lost |
| 2010 | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | 23,842 | 59.6% | Won |
2024 — full result, Lothian East.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas AlexanderWON | Lab | 23,555 | 49.0 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Lothian East →
Sources, methods & last update
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
4 Sept 2024 → 15 Apr 2026
0 tabled · 0 answered
None recorded
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£91,911 · FY 24_25
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