Dave Doogan
Scottish National Party · Angus and Perthshire Glens
FULL PROFILEDave Doogan is the Scottish National Party MP for Angus and Perthshire Glens, first elected in 2019. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Energy and climate policy · Scottish independence · Defence and security · Veterans' affairs · Immigration and asylum
Positions
Immigration — Opposes stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
Energy policy — Advocates for renewable energy development and consumer protection on energy tariffs
strong
Scottish independence — Strong advocate for Scottish independence and greater autonomy
strong
Government transparency — Supports openness and transparency in government operations
moderate
Veterans' rights — Advocates for LGBT+ veterans and improved veteran services
moderate
European Union — Opposes further EU integration
moderate
Social security — Supports reciprocal social security agreements and ending frozen pension policies
moderate
Environmental protection — Advocates for forest commodity regulation and environmental standards
weak
Notable Rebellions
2025-04-29 — Voted against party line on fraud recovery provisions, possibly due to concerns about impact on Scottish public authorities or civil liberties
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, often framing arguments in terms of Scotland's interests versus Westminster control. Uses detailed questioning to hold government accountable and frequently references specific technical details and policy implementation challenges.
Background
Dave Doogan appears to have had business experience before entering Parliament, as evidenced by his involvement as a key witness in the Mackie Motors High Court action, suggesting a background in the automotive or business sector.