Douglas McAllister MP

My upcoming surgeries for the month of October!📍 If you live in Alexandria, Dumbarton, or Clydebank, and would like my assistance with any issue, please get in touch. No appointment necessary, however you can contact me to let me know that you wish to attend📧

Despite being released on bail, my constituent, Jagtar Singh Johal, cannot return home and he still faces the death penalty in India. I sought assurances from the Foreign Office that they will prioritise diplomatic efforts to secure Jagtar’s return home to Dumbarton. #FreeJaggiNow

🏡Good news for West Dunbartonshire homeowners! 💡Our new Warm Homes Loan Scheme will allow households to access solar panels, batteries & heat pumps, removing thousands of pounds in upfront costs. That means lower bills, greater energy independence & warmer homes this winter.

BAE Systems in Scotstoun has offered apprentice opportunities to many young people in West Dunbartonshire. It's a shining example of how success is achieved when decisions are made by those who best understand industries, and know how to take advantage of shipbuilding investment.

I raised the unacceptable delays my West Dunbartonshire constituents are facing in receiving their civil service pensions, as we have one of the worst backlogs in the country. Please contact me if you’ve been affected. Capita will be held to account for their failures.

The loud bangs and flashes of fireworks can be very scary and distressing to cats and other pets. If you are one of the 69% of cat owners who have seen your cat be affected by fireworks, follow Cats Protection's checklist to keep your cat safe and less stressed this winter.

It is my pleasure to submit a parliamentary motion recognising my constituent, Carol-Ann Innes' 30 years of service to Girlguiding, and congratulating her on her retirement from the Second Faifley Brownies. Wishing Carol-Ann and her family all the best and a happy retirement!👏

📣Reminder that Cash Access UK are hosting a fraud awareness event today at our Alexandria Banking Hub on Main Street, to offer support and advice on keeping you, and your money, safe.

From Westminster to West Dunbartonshire, find out what I've been doing this week as your MP, including meeting with the Foreign Secretary to discuss Jagtar Singh Johal, and watching the Bankies game against Tranent on Saturday⚽️

The Scotch Whisky Industry supports thousands of jobs in West Dunbartonshire and across Scotland. I will do all I can to protect the status and reputation of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. #scotchwhisky @scotchwhiskyswa.bsky.social

It was great to attend the Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis drop in, where we discussed the challenges and urgent changes required to improve care for those living with PF. Pulmonary fibrosis is a serious, progressive lung disease affecting around 150,000 people across the UK.

It was great to meet with Walk the Walk at their Breast Cancer Awareness Month parliamentary drop in. Walk the Walk has raised almost £150 million over the last 30 years, and they are committed to driving progress in screening, education, early detection and prevention.

This week, I will be holding three parliamentary advice surgeries across West Dunbartonshire: Friday 23 October 2026: 📍10am at Dumbarton Library 📍3pm at Clydebank Library Saturday 24 October 2026: 📍11am at Duntocher Village Hall No appointment necessary.

What an honour to receive the Special Contribution and Recognition Award from the Sikh Network, the Sikh Federation UK and the APPG for British Sikhs. My thanks to them. I will save my celebrations until Jaggi is safely home in Dumbarton with his wife and family.

Delighted to submit a Motion celebrating St Patrick’s Primary School in Dumbarton and their UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Silver Award! 👏 The report found St Patrick’s to be a positive and empowering environment in which young people feel valued and heard. Congratulations!

Drivers will get new rights to challenge unfair parking charges under the Private Parking Code of Practice. ✅ 5 minutes to decide whether to park ✅ 10 minutes to leave once their session ends ✅ Right to have charges cancelled on appeal

Last night I met with the Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband following last week's debate on Jagtar. We had a very positive meeting. The FS understands the urgency of matters and he will engage at the very highest levels to help bring Jaggi back home to his family in Dumbarton. #FreeJaggiNow

I joined Show Racism the Red Card in Parliament with fellow Scottish Labour MPs to mark Wear Red Day, and show my support for their ongoing campaign to send a clear message that racism has no place in football or in society today. #ShowRacismtheRedCard

Tonight I attended the Scottish Poppy Appeal reception hosted by the Secretary of State for Scotland. We discussed the incredible impact of Poppyscotland’s work across the Armed Forces, and celebrated the centenary of Lady Haig's Poppy Factory.

I'm proud to display a #PurplePaw sticker in my Constituency Office today in support of @naturewatch.org 'Protect Animals. Protect People' campaign, recognising the devastating link between animal abuse & domestic abuse. I’m pleased to show my support for this important work 💜

I led a debate in the House of Commons concerning the detention of my West Dunbartonshire constituent Jagtar Singh Johal. I urged our UK Government to seize this opportunity and use every diplomatic effort to secure his return home to his family in Dumbarton. #FreeJaggiNow

From leading an adjournment debate on the detention of my constituent, Jagtar Singh Johal, to attending local events to mark Black History Month, find out what I've been doing this week as your MP in Parliament and in West Dunbartonshire👇

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the enormous contributions Black communities have made in West Dunbartonshire and across the UK. It was my pleasure to join Dr Esther and African Women Support Network today in celebrating African culture and diversity in West Dunbartonshire!

The UK Labour Government and UKHospitality are partnering to deliver 100,000 new jobs for young people out of work with major employers such as Nandos, across the sector. This forms part of our wider drive to tackle youth unemployment. Read more👇 www.gov.uk/government/n...

LABOUR'S PRIORITIES✅ 💡Lower energy bills 👷‍♀️More apprenticeships 💷Backing business investment 🔒National security 📈Economic growth TORY PRIORITY❌ 👎£10bn inheritance tax giveaway to the very wealthiest Same old Tory priorities as always.

Great to join @breastcancernow.bsky.social in Parliament today and 'Wear it Pink' for #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth!🩷 People from the most deprived areas are less likely to attend breast cancer screenings than those from the least deprived. We must continue to raise awareness to change this.

Calling all West Dunbartonshire teachers! Applications for the UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme are now open - a unique opportunity to take part in a fully funded, 3 day training experience at UK Parliament and receive an official accreditation. learning.parliament.uk/en/session-w...

📣⛳️£5000 RAISED FOR DALMUIR GOLF COURSE! We are delighted to confirm our Texas Scramble has raised over £5000 for the course! We are absolutely over the moon and cannot thank everyone enough for playing and supporting us🏌️ Special thanks again to our sponsor Mackintosh's Bar!

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This Friday 16 October 2026, I will be holding two parliamentary advice surgeries across West Dunbartonshire🗓️ 📍10am at Alexandria Library 📍3pm at Clydebank Library No appointment necessary, however you can contact me to let me know that you wish to attend.

At the Minister's statement on the Triple Lock, he confirmed to me that pensioners in West Dunbartonshire will continue to see their UK state pension rise year after year. The PM's reforms will result in billions for Scotland which could help fund our creaking social care system.

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It's been a busy week here in West Dunbartonshire whilst Parliament is in recess - from holding a public meeting on fireworks, to our second annual Dalmuir Golf Course Texas Scramble⛳️ Find out what I’ve been doing this past week as your MP📝

Dalmuir Golf Course Texas Scramble 2026!⛳️ Thank you to everyone playing today - what an incredible turnout & great day of golf! Thanks to our sponsor Mackintosh’s Bar, local businesses that donated, and our volunteers who work so hard to keep the course in its best condition.

Delighted to attend Scotland GAA’s coffee morning today in launch of Alba 2030, their new strategic plan. Great to meet @officialgaa.bsky.social Uachtarán, Jarlath Burns and welcome him to West Dunbartonshire. I continue to support all our fantastic organisations at our Clydebank Sport Hub.

🎆Thanks to everyone who attended our Fireworks Community Meeting today. Great turnout, lots of views expressed. This will help shape new Fireworks Legislation. My thanks also to WDC, Police, Fire and Rescue service, and Patricia Ferguson MP for their updates.

Delighted to be invited to St. Peter the Apostle High School to meet the pupils I welcomed to Parliament earlier this year again! It was great to revisit their Our Voices, Our Stories comics and discuss the positive impact the project has had, now using their knowledge and skills to guide new S1s.

This week, I will be holding three parliamentary advice surgeries across West Dunbartonshire: Friday 9 October 2026: 📍10am at Dumbarton Library 📍3pm at Clydebank Library Saturday 10 October 2026: 📍11am at Duntocher Village Hall No appointment necessary.

📣LAUNCH DATE FOR NEW WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE YOUTH HUB CONFIRMED! It is my pleasure to announce that our brand new UK Government funded youth hub will be officially launching this month, on Friday 30 October 2026. Investing in the future of our young people - more details to come!

🚨🎆Last chance to submit your views on fireworks! The UK Labour Government's public consultation on fireworks legislation closes TOMORROW. Make sure you have your say in the largest ever consultation on fireworks before 11:59pm, 7 October 2026👇 www.gov.uk/government/c...

It was great to attended the Whitecrook Community Action Group’s fundraiser at Clydebank Bowling Club. WCAG do incredible work for Whitecrook and the wider Clydebank community, and I will continue to support them in any way I can. Thank you to Yvonne and WCAG for having me!

From the release of Jagtar Singh Johal, to attending local community events, find out what I’ve been doing this week in West Dunbartonshire as your MP whilst Parliament is in recess📝

It was great to take part in Asda’s Tickled Pink fundraising weekend at Asda Clydebank this morning!🩷 For 30 years, Tickled Pink has been raising vital awareness and providing life-changing support to those affected by breast cancer. Thanks to Maryanne and Asda for having me!

📣I will be holding a community meeting next Friday 9 October 2026 with Police, and West Dunbartonshire Council, where members of the public are invited to come along and contribute their views on tackling firework misuse. Please email me to RSVP.