Douglas McAllister
Scottish Labour Party politician
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Douglas James McAllister (born 1973) is a Scottish Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for West Dunbartonshire since July 2024.[1]
Douglas McAllister | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for West Dunbartonshire | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Docherty-Hughes |
| Majority | 6,010 (15.2%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Douglas James McAllister |
| Party | Scottish Labour Party |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Glasgow |
| Website | https://members.parliament.uk/member/5057/ |
Education and legal career
Political career
He also served as a Councillor for the Kilpatrick Ward in West Dunbartonshire which he represented for 23 years (previously named Hardgate Ward). He was also the Provost of West Dunbartonshire Council for seven years.[4]
In 2021, McAllister contested Clydebank and Milngavie for the Scottish Parliament elections, coming second behind the SNP candidate Marie McNair.[5]
Personal life
McAllister is married and has two sons.[2] He was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia in 2008.[2]
