Whether he has had discussions with Fife Council on the Heart of Dunfermline feasibility study.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Labour Party · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024
Graeme Downie.
Labour Party MP for Dunfermline and Dollar.
Commons votes
345/521
66% attendance · top 67% of MPs
Party alignment
60%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
659
across 163 debates · 51,558 words
Written Qs
386
366 answered · 20 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Labour Party MP in Scottish National Party (SNP)-controlled territory.
Graeme Downie is the Labour MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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 Downie broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Words spoken, by topic.
Lab avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
24 Mar
Energy Bills: Scotland
“The SNP's ideological ban on nuclear power is blocking lower energy bills and Scottish economic opportunity; the government should publish analysis of Scotland's nuclear potential …”
18 Mar
Topical Questions
“Young people in his constituency favour some online safety restrictions but oppose age-based bans; wants consultation to reflect these nuanced views.”
22 Jan
Digital Identity Scheme
“Digital ID systems deliver measurable benefits as demonstrated by Estonia, where 100% of public services use it securely and it saves 2% of GDP; the UK should press forward despite…”
13 Jan
Arctic and High North
“The UK must urgently increase defence spending to 3.5% plus 1.5% NATO commitments, strengthen Arctic capabilities independently and with allies, defend subsea infrastructure, and t…”
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.
@graemedowniemp.bsky.socialLast 60 days · 3 posts
Measured → measured, steady
Labour Party3
Posts
3
Substantive
2
Defence
Most criticises
John Swinney 1
Sinn Féin 1
Recent substantive posts.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | Defence | angry | “We should always seek dialogue but it is offensive for John Swinney to casually dismiss concerns over links with Sinn Fein. SF refuse to fully participate in d…” |
| 18 Apr | Defence | measured | “We must be brave enough to ask those who benefited financially from peace to contribute to the future security of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. …” |
| 9 Apr | Energy | measured | “The situation in the Middle East remains volatile but whatever happens we are unlikely to see any quick resolution to increased energy prices. But we must not …” |
Current memberships.
Select, joint and other committees Downie 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Security and Net Zero Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
What this means.
Committee member
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Downie sits on one.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Defence | 136 | 35.2% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 40 | 10.4% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 25 | 6.5% |
| Home Office | 24 | 6.2% |
| Department for Transport | 24 | 6.2% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 23 | 6.0% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 19 | 4.9% |
| Treasury | 17 | 4.4% |
Most recent.
When he last met with trade unions to discuss pay and conditions for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment his Department has made of whether Torness could host (a) Small Modular Reactors and (b) large-scale nuclear development.
Awaiting answer.
Whether the National Energy System Operator has considered the potential for new nuclear development in Scotland as part of its Strategic Spatial Energy Plan.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Name of donor: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Address of donor: No.2, Kaitakelan Blvd, Zhongzheng Dis… |
El Espanol Name of donor: El Espanol
Address of donor: Avenida de Burgos 16, 28036 Comunidad de Madrid
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of a… |
Coalition for Global Prosperity Name of donor: Coalition for Global Prosperity
Address of donor: 1 Horse Guards Avenue, London SW1A 2HU
Estimate of the probable value (or… |
(1) UK Friends of Ukraine (2) Bulldog Political Consulting (3) Zhytomyr Administration (4) Kyivstar (5) YES Foundation Name of donor: (1) UK Friends of Ukraine (2) Bulldog Political Consulting (3) Zhytomyr Administration (4) Kyivstar (5) YES Foundation
A… |
Parliamentary Chair, Campaign for Secure Technology. This is an unpaid role.
Parliamentary Chair, Campaign for Secure Technology. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 27 November 2024
(Registered 25 May 202… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 29 Apr 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 141,799 | 60.6% |
| Office Costs | 29,896 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation | 29,367 | 12.5% |
| MP Travel | 23,548 | 10.1% |
| Staff Travel | 8,362 | 3.6% |
| Total · 167 claims | 234,085 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
| Date | Item | Type | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 3 Jun | What recent assessment he has made of the extent of links between political parties and dormant paramilitary groups. | Tabled | Northern Ireland |
| Thu 4 Jun | When she last met the National Farmers' Union of Scotland. | Tabled | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
| Thu 4 Jun | Topical slot — question of Downie’s choice on the day. | Topical | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dunfermline and Dollar | 20,336 | 45.7% | Won |
2024 — full result, Dunfermline and Dollar.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graeme DownieWON | Lab | 20,336 | 45.7 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Dunfermline and Dollar →
Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 51,558 words
2 Sept 2024 → 21 May 2026
2 Sept 2024 → 21 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
386 tabled · 366 answered
386 tabled · 366 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
1 current
1 current
RegisterMembers API
5 entries
5 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£234,085 · FY 24_25
£234,085 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
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ElectionsElectoral Commission
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