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Every substantive Bluesky post by Douglas McAllister, classified for substance and tone — each links out to the original on Bluesky. Back to the MP page.

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Bluesky activity · last 60 days
@douglasmcallister.bsky.social
113posts
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Voice score reflects the argumentative tone of the MP's own posts (critical vs supportive) — not what other people say about them. The "criticises" and "supports" lists below show who they're directing each tone at.

Most criticises
  • Scottish Government3
  • Indian government3
Most supports
  • UK Government19
  • UK Labour Government5
  • Labour government4
Top topics
  • Culture & Community24 postssupportive
  • Education13 postssupportive
  • MP & Parliament10 postssupportive
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Each post links out to the original on Bluesky — open it there to read the full thread and replies.

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11 May 2026Health & NHSmeasured“This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and this year's theme is 'Every Action Counts'. We've come a long way, with the UK Labour Government recently announcing that the NHS has recruited an additional 8,500 mental health workers. But there’s still more to do.”↗
1 May 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Bladder cancer affects around 20,000 people in the UK each year, but knowledge of symptoms is low. I’m supporting Bladder Cancer UK in their #PeeAware campaign to help raise awareness of its key symptoms: 🚩Red, pink, orange or brown urine 🚩Increased urgency/frequency 🚩Persistent UTIs”↗
1 May 2026Cost of Livingmeasured“❓What have the UK Labour Government done for West Dunbartonshire so far? There is still so much more to be done but we are getting on with our promises of reducing the cost of living, and regenerating communities like ours that have been left behind by previous governments.”↗
29 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“This Friday 1 May 2026, I am holding 3 casework advice surgeries across West Dunbartonshire: 📍10am at Alexandria Library 📍3pm at Clydebank Library 📍6pm at Goldenhill Primary School No appointments necessary, however feel free to get in touch to note your intention to attend.”↗
27 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“📝It's been a busy week in Parliament and in West Dunbartonshire! Take a look at some of what I got up to last week as your MP👇”↗
24 Apr 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“I was honoured to speak at today's International Workers Memorial Day Service and lay a wreath in tribute to all who fought for truth and justice, including @cag-asbestos.bsky.social founder, David Colraine. I follow in the footsteps of Tony Worthington and continue the fight for fair compensation.”↗
22 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“I highlighted how young people in my West Dunbartonshire constituency are eager for apprenticeships in the primes, asking industry executives what barriers there are to matching supply with this demand, emphasising the need for long term contracts to provide good, well-paid jobs.”↗
22 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“This week, I am holding three advice surgeries across West Dunbartonshire🗓️ Friday 24 April: 📍10am Dumbarton Library 📍3pm Clydebank Library Saturday 25 April: 📍11am Duntocher Village Hall No appointments necessary, but you can contact me to note your intention to attend.”↗
21 Apr 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“I continued to press the Foreign Secretary on securing the release of my constituent from Dumbarton, #JagtarSinghJohal, from arbitrary detention in India. I requested her reassurance that she remains committed to raising Jagtar's case at all levels and opportunities. #FreeJaggiNow”↗
20 Apr 2026Educationmeasured“The UK Labour Government is improving children's lives across the UK, including lifting 2,260 in West Dunbartonshire out of poverty. We need a Scottish Labour Government more interested in an education recovery programme rather than the same gimmicks & more SNP broken promises.”↗
20 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Take a look at some of what I did last week in Parliament and in West Dunbartonshire as your MP, including debates, and attending @clydebankfc.bsky.social's Player of the Year ceremony📝”↗
17 Apr 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“Securing Pride in Place funding for my hometown of West Dunbartonshire has been the highlight of my time as MP so far. The UK Labour Government is investing in communities like ours, regenerating our towns that were left behind by previous governments.”↗
16 Apr 2026Housing & Planningangry“The SNP created the housing crisis in Scotland. 2 decades of failure. The housing emergency is on their watch. Scottish Labour have pledged 125,000 new homes to tackle the housing needs of young people.”↗
16 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“After Rory McIlroy's historic back to back Masters win at the weekend, I requested a debate on the future of golf in the UK to discuss how we can ensure our courses, clubs & community facilities like Dalmuir Golf Course are secure to allow the next generation of talent to shine.”↗
16 Apr 2026Social Caremeasured“At yesterday's Westminster Hall debate on the Access to Work scheme, I raised the case of one of my constituents, requesting that the Minister ensures agreed adjustments are followed, communications are improved and priority cases are genuinely prioritised.”↗
15 Apr 2026Energy & Net Zeromeasured“At today's Scottish Affairs Committee meeting on GB energy & the net zero transition, I asked when my constituents of West Dunbartonshire & people across Scotland will see the benefit of UK Labour Government investment in energy infrastructure materialise into lower energy bills.”↗
15 Apr 2026Social Caremeasured“My team is at Improving Lives 10th Annual Big Disability Open Day today! 📍Pop along to Dalmuir Barclay Church between 10am and 2pm if you want to speak with my team, find out more about the help I can provide, or raise any local issues that you would like my assistance with.”↗
15 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“This Friday 17 April 2026, I will be holding two parliamentary advice surgeries in West Dunbartonshire👇 📍10am at Alexandria Library 📍3pm at Clydebank Library No appointments necessary, however please feel free to get in touch to note your intention to attend📧”↗
14 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Meetings, surgeries and lots of community visits - take a look at some of what I did during Parliamentary recess in West Dunbartonshire as your MP📝”↗
8 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“This week, I am holding three casework advice surgeries across West Dunbartonshire👇 Friday 10 April: 📍10am Dumbarton Library 📍3pm Clydebank Library Saturday 11 April: 📍11am Duntocher Village Hall Please attend should you require my assistance - no appointment necessary!”↗
7 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“⚽️It was great to visit Scottish Gas' Easter Football Camp today in Clydebank! Thanks to @centricaplc.bsky.social, Drumchapel Ams & the Scottish FA for working in partnership to bring the camp to West Dunbartonshire & provide local children from all backgrounds with the opportunity to enjoy football.”↗
7 Apr 2026Cost of Livingcelebratory“This week, Labour officially scrapped the 2 child benefit cap, lifting over 2,000 children in West Dunbartonshire out of poverty. This is a major step towards eradicating child poverty to ensure every child has an equal start to life. Decisions that matter and make a real difference.”↗
3 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“This morning I joined The Hope Community Church- Good Friday Walk of Hope. Churches and Christian organisations play such a significant role in our community, reflecting generosity and self sacrifice. Easter is a time for hope and renewal. Thank you for making me feel so welcome.”↗
2 Apr 2026Cost of Livingcelebratory“April is a landmark month for people in West Dunbartonshire and across the UK - here's why👇 We’re putting more money in your pocket as we raise minimum wages, cut energy bills & extend the freeze on fuel duty👷‍♀️⚡️🚗 I hope everyone enjoys the Easter weekend!”↗
2 Apr 2026Health & NHSmeasured“When diagnosed early, 9/10 people survive bowel cancer, however research by @cancerresearchuk.org shows that in West Dunbartonshire, bowel cancer screening uptake stands at just 61%. That’s why this #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth, I'm helping @bowelcanceruk.bsky.social raise awareness & improve uptake.”↗
1 Apr 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“This month, workers will see their wages increased & key measures in Labour’s Employment Rights Act come into force! 📈Increase to NMW✅ 👨‍🍼Parental & unpaid paternity leave from 1st day of employment✅ 😷Stronger statutory sick pay✅ 🤝Stronger protections on sexual harassment✅”↗
1 Apr 2026Cost of Livingcelebratory“Thanks to the UK Labour Government, from today: ⚡£117 on average coming off energy bills✅ 🚗Fuel Duty freeze extended✅ 🧒240,000 children lifted out of poverty✅ 💷A pay boost for over 2 million people as NMW rises✅ Supporting people in West Dunbartonshire & across the UK.”↗
1 Apr 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“Workers across the UK will be taking more money home at the end of each month, with uplifts to the National Minimum Wage coming in from today! We’re making work pay, backing working people & tackling the cost of living - delivering a stronger, brighter future for work in the UK.”↗
31 Mar 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“📰My April newsletter! 👇Read to find out what I did this month as your MP, including welcoming St. Peter the Apostle pupils to Westminster, the first ever school from West Dunbartonshire to visit 10 Downing St. 📧For early access to my newsletter, subscribe below: forms.gle/Q7MqZnhH8GW1...”↗
27 Mar 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“Take a look at some of what I did this week in Parliament and in West Dunbartonshire as your MP, including welcoming the excellent news that a new Youth Hub funded by UK Labour Government is coming to West Dunbartonshire📝”↗
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Sources & methodology
SourceBluesky / AT Protocol API · author feed. Each post links to the original on bsky.app.
VerificationOnly handles linked from the MP’s own published list are ingested. Self-declared or unverified handles aren’t included.
ClassificationEach post is LLM-classified for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling), then for tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
WindowThe 60-day summary above; the list covers all classified substantive posts.