Graeme Downie
Labour · Dunfermline and Dollar
FULL PROFILEGraeme Downie is the Labour MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Defence and national security · Child maintenance and family welfare · Scottish economic development · Apprenticeships and skills · Nuclear submarine decommissioning
Positions
Defence spending — Supportive of increased defence investment
strong
Child maintenance — Advocates for adequate flat rate maintenance reflecting cost of living
strong
WASPI compensation — Backs government decision not to provide full compensation
moderate
Apprenticeships — Supports expansion of apprenticeship programmes
moderate
Nuclear submarine dismantling — Seeks adequate funding for decommissioning programme
moderate
Russian threats — Takes hardline stance on Russian security threats to UK
moderate
Scottish economic development — Advocates for better planning of industrial sites like Longannet
weak
Road safety — Supports increased awareness of Highway Code changes
weak
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, willing to support unpopular government decisions when he believes they are fiscally responsible, while actively pursuing detailed policy questions on technical issues affecting his constituents
Background
Graeme Downie was first elected to Parliament in 2024, representing Dunfermline and Dollar. His professional background before entering Parliament is not detailed in the available evidence.