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Douglas McAllister

Labour MP for West Dunbartonshire

Elected 2024-07-04

Constituency outline of West Dunbartonshire with neighbours greyed
West Dunbartonshire
£142.3K Expenses claimed · rank #909 of 650
£0 Donations received
5 Declared interests
0 Red flags

How They Voted

VOTED FOR Employer National Insurance Increase
VOTED AGAINST VAT on Private Schools
VOTED FOR Illegal Migration Act Repeal
VOTED AGAINST Assisted Dying Bill
VOTED FOR Water Company Regulation
VOTED FOR House of Lords Hereditary Peers
VOTED AGAINST Defence Spending 2.5% GDP

Recent Public Statements

Latest verbatim posts and speeches from Douglas McAllister on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.

Bluesky
⚽️I was delighted to visit St. Patrick’s FPFC at Postie's Park in Dumbarton today to present the club with £15,000 of UK Government Pride in Place Impact Funding! Thanks to the guys for having me & I look forward to following St. Patrick's as they improve the pitch's accessibility.
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Bluesky
🐶I joined @protectthewild.bsky.social in Parliament to stand up for foxhounds used in hunting and challenge the narrative pushed by pro-hunting supporters that these dogs cannot be rehomed. Dogs like Alfred are not beyond help. They are loving, loyal & deserve a chance to be loved.
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Bluesky
📣Please note that my office in Clydebank will be closed for the upcoming bank holiday on Monday 25 May 2026. 📧You can still email me at douglas.mcallister.mp@parliament.uk should you require my assistance.
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Bluesky
⛳️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!
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Bluesky
Today, 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: www.gov.uk/government/c...
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Bluesky
This 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.
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Bluesky
I 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.
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22 more recent statements available.

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Two-Child Benefit Cap Absent / no vote
This week, Labour officially scrapped the 2 child benefit cap, lifting over 2,000 children in West Dunbartonshire out of poverty. This is a major step towards eradicating child poverty to ensure every child has an equal start to life. Decisions that matter and make a real diffe …
Bluesky post · 2026-04-07

Expenses Breakdown

Total: £142,257. Rank: #909 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£82,584
Office
£24,981
Accommodation
£14,225
Travel
£20,467

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 149 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £165,428. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

49 items for review
  • £585 Single claim of £585.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 08/10/2024.
  • £585 Single claim of £585.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 22/10/2024.
  • £765 Single claim of £765.31 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 22/07/2024.
  • £597 Single claim of £597.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 21/01/2025.
  • £585 Single claim of £585.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 15/10/2024.
  • £585 Single claim of £585.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 12/11/2024.
  • £585 Single claim of £585.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 18/11/2024.
  • £585 Single claim of £585.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 17/12/2024.
  • £585 Single claim of £585.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 14/01/2025.
  • £585 Single claim of £585.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 06/01/2025.
  • £585 Single claim of £585.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 03/12/2024.
  • £597 Single claim of £597.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 04/02/2025.
  • £585 Single claim of £585.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 29/10/2024.
  • £2,441 Single claim of £2,440.83 for Rent (Accommodation) on 07/02/2025.
  • £2,441 Single claim of £2,440.83 for Rent (Accommodation) on 11/03/2025.
  • £17,707 Single claim of £17,707.35 for Air travel (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £1,872 Single claim of £1,872.00 for Hotel - London (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £640 Single claim of £640.00 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 03/03/2025.
  • £540 Single claim of £540.00 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 11/03/2025.
  • £1,648 Single claim of £1,648.00 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 16/09/2024.
  • £994 Single claim of £994.00 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 20/09/2024.
  • £1,402 Single claim of £1,401.60 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 13/11/2024.
  • £678 Single claim of £678.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 13/11/2024.
  • £1,146 Single claim of £1,145.83 for Rent (Office Costs) on 03/12/2024.
  • £1,146 Single claim of £1,145.83 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/04/2025.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £138,823

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£80,284
31/03/2025MP TravelAir travelFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£17,707
27/06/2025Office CostsAdvertising and contact cardsFY 25-26
Annual Newletter Print0
£3,983
07/02/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
[***] [***] [***] Douglas McAllister – 07 Feb 2025 First rent of £2,440.830
£2,441
11/03/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£2,441
07/02/2025StaffingPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£2,300
03/09/2025StaffingBought-in servicesFY 25-26
Administrative services0
£2,268
27/06/2025Office CostsAdvertising and contact cardsFY 25-26
Annual Newsletter Delivery0
£1,917
31/03/2025MP TravelHotel - LondonFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-256 nights
£1,872
16/06/2025Office CostsStationery & printingFY 25-26
VIKING0
£1,762
16/09/2024Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Office furniture0
£1,648
16/09/2025Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 25-26
Elected Tech - IT System0
£1,476
03/11/2024Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 24-25
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,440
13/11/2024Office CostsMaintenance, Redecorations & RepairsFY 24-25
CENTURION SIGNS U K LI0
£1,402
13/10/2025Office CostsPostage & couriersFY 25-26
Delivery of Contact me Cards0
£1,211
03/12/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£1,146
01/04/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£1,146
04/02/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£1,146
06/01/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£1,146
04/03/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£1,146

Year on year

FY 24-25 108 claims £142,257
FY 25-26 41 claims £23,171

Travel

£20,467 paid across 0 trips.

Accommodation

£14,757 paid across 48 nights.

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