Scottish Labour Member of Parliament for West Dunbartonshire📍 Email: douglas.mcallister.mp@parliament.uk✉️ Sing up to my newsletter📩 https://forms.gle/UCb57FaAC3U8mFQRAhttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mmcbqlpym223⛳️I am so pleased to be supporting this great new event for local West Dunbartonshire school pupils that are keen golfers. 🏌️With golf, and junior golf especially, becoming more popular, I am delighted to see local schools engage with the sport. Entry is free so sign up now! [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 May 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmcbqlpym223https://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mmbtg3kgws2iToday, I highlighted how many of my constituents have contacted me expressing their concerns for children’s safety online. The national consultation on the Under 16s Social Media Ban closes next Tuesday. You can contribute by completing the survey below: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/growing-up-in-the-online-world-a-national-consultation20 May 2026 11:46 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmbtg3kgws2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mmbizqsapc2xhttps://www.clydebankpost.co.uk/news/26119399.i-determined-continue-fight-west-dunbartonshire/20 May 2026 08:40 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmbizqsapc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mmbhgr5g5s2xThis week, I am holding three parliamentary advice surgeries across West Dunbartonshire🗓️ Friday 22 May: 📍10am Dumbarton Library 📍3pm Clydebank Library Saturday 23 May: 📍11am Duntocher Village Hall No appointments necessary. Please attend should you require my assistance. [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 May 2026 08:11 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmbhgr5g5s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mm7jtwo6uk2sI have signed a cross-party open letter to the Minister for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs calling for swift action in Parliament's next session to ban the import & sale of fur. I continue to support @ruthjoneslabour.bsky.social @humaneworldorg.bsky.social campaign to secure a Fur Free Britain.19 May 2026 13:49 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm7jtwo6uk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mm7hwa2nvc25https://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/26120014.mp-visited-balloch-park-group-awarded-85-000-funding-boost/?ref=twtrec19 May 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm7hwa2nvc25https://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mm57gl6azs2mI'm delighted to announce that my new website is now officially live!💻 Here you will be able to find out more about me, get information on my surgery details and how to get in touch, all in the one place. Scan the QR Code or visit the link below!👇 ⌨️www.douglasmcallistermp.co.uk18 May 2026 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm57gl6azs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mm53cn2noc2mAnother major, another historic British win!🏆 As Chair of the APPG for Golf, I wish to congratulate Aaron Rai on his stunning victory at the US PGA Championship, the first Englishman to lift the Wanamaker Trophy in over a century. A landmark moment for British golf!⛳ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/c86d4lv37vwo18 May 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm53cn2noc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mm4sh67lrk2m📝It's been a busy start to the month in Parliament and in West Dunbartonshire! Take a look at some of what I've been up to over the last few weeks as your MP👇18 May 2026 11:45 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm4sh67lrk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mm4kce4s7s2m🗓️Save the date #CarersWeek 2026! This year’s theme is Building Carer Friendly Communities. From 8-14 June, @carers-uk.bsky.social are highlighting how to build communities that make a real and lasting difference to the lives of carers everywhere. Find out more here👉www.carersweek.org18 May 2026 09:19 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm4kce4s7s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mly4mdukak2fIt was an honour to attend the ceremony at Clydebank Museum to unveil the commemorative plaque & remember those who lost their lives on the HMS Acasta (built at John Browns Clydebank), Ardent & Glorious. 1531 men died as the ships were sunk off the coast of Norway on 8 June 1941.16 May 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mly4mdukak2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mlvg6gvtgs2c📚It was great to visit Christie Park Primary School in Alexandria today to talk to the pupils about Pride in Place and the funding allocated for a new destination playpark in Chrisite Park! The pupils were very welcoming and asked such great questions about our plans for the park.15 May 2026 13:17 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvg6gvtgs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mlt5nxoe2s27Together we have come a long way on mental health, but we can’t risk going backwards. This year’s theme is #Action because whilst awareness is vital, real change comes when we take action too. I have signed EDM 68 promoting #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek: https://edm.parliament.uk/early-day-motion/6573414 May 2026 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt5nxoe2s27https://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mlpwnvj26225This Friday 15 May 2026, I am holding two casework advice surgeries across West Dunbartonshire: 📍10am at Alexandria Library 📍3pm at Clydebank Library If you live in Alexandria, Dumbarton, or Clydebank, please attend should you require my assistance with any issue. [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 May 2026 08:56 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlpwnvj26225https://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mlku2vjz4k2cThis week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and this year's theme is 'Every Action Counts'. We've come a long way, with the UK Labour Government recently announcing that the NHS has recruited an additional 8,500 mental health workers. But there’s still more to do.11 May 2026 08:26 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlku2vjz4k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3ml6ylaknis2sThis Saturday 9 May, I am holding an advice surgery at 11am in Duntocher Village Hall📍 Please attend should you require my assistance with any issue. No appointments necessary, however you can email me at douglas.mcallister.mp@parliament.uk to note your intention to attend📧 [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 May 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6ylaknis2shttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mkshmkvfi22kBladder cancer affects around 20,000 people in the UK each year, but knowledge of symptoms is low. I’m supporting Bladder Cancer UK in their #PeeAware campaign to help raise awareness of its key symptoms: 🚩Red, pink, orange or brown urine 🚩Increased urgency/frequency 🚩Persistent UTIs01 May 2026 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkshmkvfi22khttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mks7xsk3fk2b❓What have the UK Labour Government done for West Dunbartonshire so far? There is still so much more to be done but we are getting on with our promises of reducing the cost of living, and regenerating communities like ours that have been left behind by previous governments.01 May 2026 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks7xsk3fk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mkrxs37pek2b📣Please note that my office in Clydebank will be closed for the upcoming bank holiday on Monday 4 May 2026. 📧You can still email me at douglas.mcallister.mp@parliament.uk should you require my assistance.01 May 2026 10:56 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrxs37pek2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mkpcscswmc27📰My May newsletter! Read to find out what I did this month as your MP, including speaking at this year's International Workers' Memorial Day Service, and attending Clydebank FC's Player of the Year Awards⚽️30 Apr 2026 09:35 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpcscswmc27https://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mkmqtt3rqc2sThis Friday 1 May 2026, I am holding 3 casework advice surgeries across West Dunbartonshire: 📍10am at Alexandria Library 📍3pm at Clydebank Library 📍6pm at Goldenhill Primary School No appointments necessary, however feel free to get in touch to note your intention to attend. [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Apr 2026 09:09 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmqtt3rqc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mki5pg4dnk23👇My upcoming surgeries for the month of May! 📍If you live in Alexandria, Dumbarton, or Clydebank, and would like my assistance with any issue, please get in touch. 📧No appointments necessary, however feel free to contact me to note your intention to attend.27 Apr 2026 13:16 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mki5pg4dnk23https://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mkhwjo2zg223📝It's been a busy week in Parliament and in West Dunbartonshire! Take a look at some of what I got up to last week as your MP👇27 Apr 2026 11:07 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhwjo2zg223https://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mkap36lies2vI was honoured to speak at today's International Workers Memorial Day Service and lay a wreath in tribute to all who fought for truth and justice, including @cag-asbestos.bsky.social founder, David Colraine. I follow in the footsteps of Tony Worthington and continue the fight for fair compensation.24 Apr 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkap36lies2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mk5xqcqwdk2nIt is with great sadness that I learned of the sad passing of Tony Worthington, MP for Clydebank and Milngavie from 1987 to 2005. Tony was a great man and will be remembered not least for his work to secure compensation for the victims and families of asbestos related illness.23 Apr 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5xqcqwdk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mk3se7yvxs2kI highlighted how young people in my West Dunbartonshire constituency are eager for apprenticeships in the primes, asking industry executives what barriers there are to matching supply with this demand, emphasising the need for long term contracts to provide good, well-paid jobs.22 Apr 2026 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3se7yvxs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mk33nuiaqc2hThis week, I am holding three advice surgeries across West Dunbartonshire🗓️ Friday 24 April: 📍10am Dumbarton Library 📍3pm Clydebank Library Saturday 25 April: 📍11am Duntocher Village Hall No appointments necessary, but you can contact me to note your intention to attend. [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Apr 2026 08:34 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk33nuiaqc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mjza7ev6ok2hI continued to press the Foreign Secretary on securing the release of my constituent from Dumbarton, #JagtarSinghJohal, from arbitrary detention in India. I requested her reassurance that she remains committed to raising Jagtar's case at all levels and opportunities. #FreeJaggiNow21 Apr 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjza7ev6ok2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/douglasmcallister.bsky.social/post/3mjwu2uwztc2bThe UK Labour Government is improving children's lives across the UK, including lifting 2,260 in West Dunbartonshire out of poverty. We need a Scottish Labour Government more interested in an education recovery programme rather than the same gimmicks & more SNP broken promises.20 Apr 2026 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:74avc3ydfqmw5r4subhup2uk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwu2uwztc2b