Labour Party MP for West Dunbartonshire.
Douglas McAllister is the Labour MP for West Dunbartonshire, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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
Moments where the whip was free, or where McAllister broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | Crime and Policing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 1 | No | vs party |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Crime and Policing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 106 | Yes | vs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 24 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Backs urgent government action on child safety online but demands reassurance that measures will be effective, proportionate, and keep pace with technology.”
“The scheme itself fails to be accessible to disabled people, violating agreed reasonable adjustments; priority cases are not being prioritised.”
“Record level of investment now requires the Northern Ireland Executive to produce a balanced, multi-year budget to deliver for constituents.”
“Advocates immediate amendment of section 3 of the Compensation Act 2006 to extend full compensation protections to asbestos-related lung cancer victims, matching those available to…”
Bluesky is the only social platform we ingest at the row level. The strip below is computed by classifying each post for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling) and then by tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May | Culture Community | celebratory | “⚽️I was delighted to visit St. Patrick’s FPFC at Postie's Park in Dumbarton today to present the club with £15,000 of UK Government Pride in Place Impact Fundin…” |
| 21 May | Culture Community | empathetic | “🐶I joined @protectthewild.bsky.social in Parliament to stand up for foxhounds used in hunting and challenge the narrative pushed by pro-hunting supporters that…” |
| 20 May | Culture Community | celebratory | “⛳️I am so pleased to be supporting this great new event for local West Dunbartonshire school pupils that are keen golfers. 🏌️With golf, and junior golf especi…” |
Select, joint and other committees McAllister currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish Affairs Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. McAllister sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Work and Pensions | 5 | 16.7% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 5 | 16.7% |
| Home Office | 4 | 13.3% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 3 | 10.0% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 2 | 6.7% |
| Department for Education | 2 | 6.7% |
| Treasury | 2 | 6.7% |
| Ministry of Defence | 2 | 6.7% |
Whether adventure golf venues and golf driving ranges offering family or children's tickets will be eligible for the temporary reduced rate of VAT under the Great British Summer Savings scheme; and whether she plans to issue guidance to distinguish between golf activities that qualify as sporting participation and those that may qualify as family attractions under that scheme.
Awaiting answer.
Whether children's meals served on the premises of golf clubs and golf ranges from a dedicated children's menu will qualify for the temporary reduced rate of VAT under the Great British Summer Savings scheme.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made representations with her Indian counterpart on reports of extrajudicial killings of Sikhs and human‑rights violations in Punjab, including allegations of enforced disappearances and the intimidation of Sikh families.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of DBS and PVG systems in identifying registered sex offenders who have changed their name; and what plans she has to introduce further measures to prevent offenders from obtaining a clean record under a new identity.
The system for managing sex offenders and those that pose a risk of sexual harm is a crucial part of preventing sexual violence and delivering the Government’s mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.Registered sex off…read full →
Non practising Solicitor (qualified in Scotland).
Non practising Solicitor (qualified in Scotland).
(Registered 31 July 2024) |
A trusteeship, and Chair of Board, with a newly formed local charitable trust, D A trusteeship, and Chair of Board, with a newly formed local charitable trust, Dalmuir Community Golf Course, a SCIO. This is an unpaid role… |
Chair of Clydebank & Milngavie CLP. This is an unpaid role.
Chair of Clydebank & Milngavie CLP. This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 31 July 2024) |
Board of West Dunbartonshire Citizens' Advice Bureau. This is an unpaid role.
Board of West Dunbartonshire Citizens' Advice Bureau. This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 31 July 2024) |
Board member and trustee, Flourishing Faifley charity. This is an unpaid role.
Board member and trustee, Flourishing Faifley charity. This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 31 July 2024) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 15 Jul 2025
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 82,584 | 58.1% |
| Office Costs | 24,981 | 17.6% |
| MP Travel | 19,957 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation | 14,225 | 10.0% |
| Staff Travel | 510 | 0.4% |
| Total · 108 claims | 142,257 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
| Date | Item | Type | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 1 Jun | What steps he is taking to improve skills in the defence workforce. | Tabled | Defence |
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | West Dunbartonshire | 19,312 | 48.8% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas McAllisterWON | Lab | 19,312 | 48.8 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see West Dunbartonshire →