Douglas McAllister
Labour · West Dunbartonshire
FULL PROFILEDouglas McAllister is the Labour MP for West Dunbartonshire, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Carers' rights and support · Banking and financial services access · Maternity and paternity rights · Digital inclusion · Defence industry
Positions
Carers' support — Strong advocate for increased recognition and support
strong
Banking services — Opposes branch closures, supports face-to-face banking access
moderate
Maternity/paternity pay — Supports significant increases in statutory pay rates
moderate
Digital inclusion — Advocates for improved digital access in constituency
moderate
Austerity policies — Critical of Conservative austerity measures
moderate
Electoral reform — Opposes proportional representation
moderate
Small business support — Backs small business initiatives
weak
Healthcare — Supports improved liver care outcomes
weak
Notable Rebellions
2025-06-17 — Voted Aye against government position on crime and policing measures
2024-12-03 — Voted No against electoral reform, showing institutional conservatism
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, emphasizing local impacts of national policies and drawing on constituent experiences to make broader policy arguments
Background
Douglas McAllister was first elected as Labour MP for West Dunbartonshire in 2024. Limited information is available about his professional background before entering parliament.