News - Douglas Alexander MP for Lothian East constituency

Douglas visits Drummohr care home

Douglas Alexander MP has visited HC-One Scotland’s Drummohr Care Home in Wallyford today to meet staff and residents. Residents and colleagues of the HC-One Scotland owned care home enjoyed meeting their MP, Douglas Alexander, and chatting to him about what life is like at Drummohr Care Home – which is…

Douglas gives Preston Lodge students tour of Commons

Douglas Alexander MP has welcomed a group of students from Preston Lodge High School to Westminster as part of a wider visit to London. The Lothian East MP met the group at the entrance to the spectacular Westminster Hall and took them into the Houses of Parliament. Mr Alexander then…

New Trade Strategy will protect and boost UK business

British Businesses will be given greater access to global markets more quickly as the UK publishes its first Trade Strategy since leaving the EU. The Strategy will make the UK the most connected nation in the world and secure billions worth of opportunities for businesses, helping deliver the economic growth…

Comment on Scottish Fire & Rescue Service proposals

Commenting on proposals from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for changing services across Scotland, including closing Musselburgh’s station and replacing Tranent’s with a new-build station, Douglas Alexander MP said: “The proposed investment in a new fire station for Tranent is welcome news and should mean better provision for the…

Industrial Strategy will boost businesses, enhance skills and support growth

The Government has unveiled the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, a bold 10-year plan to tackle the barriers holding back British businesses and unlock investment across the country. As part of the announcement, energy costs will be slashed by 25% for eligible manufacturers, bringing prices in line with Europe and accelerating grid…

Douglas is guest on Political Thinking podcast

Douglas Alexander MP has been interviewed by the BBC’s Nick Robinson for his Political Thinking podcast. The recording will be played on BBC Radio 4 this evening (Saturday 21st June) and it’s also available on the BBC website here.

Comment on Terminally Ill Adults Bill Third Reading vote

Following the approval of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at its final vote in the House of Commons, by 314 votes to 291, Douglas Alexander MP said: “The Assisted Dying Bill has clearly been a highly sensitive and contentious issue and one which I know all MPs…

Delivering for our Armed Forces community this Armed Forces week

Douglas Alexander MP is helping celebrate this year’s Armed Forces Week by thanking our Armed Forces and highlighting the government’s actions to renew the nation’s contract with those who serve, who have served, and Forces families. It has already rewarded their dedication and professionalism with the largest pay rise in…

Extra energy bill support for thousands of families

Almost three million more households, including 240,000 more families in Scotland, will get support to pay their energy bills next winter, as the Labour government confirms additional cost of living support for families across the country. Labour is acting to protect families in East Lothian by bringing forward plans to…

Comment on future of Torness power station site

Commenting on the potential for civil nuclear energy to continue being generated on the Torness power station site after the current plant ceases generation, Douglas Alexander MP said: “Clearly, Torness has been a significant local employer, providing many hundreds of skilled jobs and apprenticeships for people in Dunbar and the…

Charities urged to apply for funding to help young people into work

Douglas Alexander MP is encouraging charities in East Lothian to apply for a £50,000 donation from the Persimmon Charitable Foundation. This is the second round of funding in the Foundation’s new open application programme, with two donations of £50,000 available. For this round, the Foundation is welcoming applications from registered…

Spending Review will deliver real change for Scotland

Commenting on the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Spending Review, Douglas Alexander MP said: “I’m proud to be part of a Labour government that is kickstarting a new era of growth and renewal that will make East Lothian and the rest of the country better off. “The Chancellor’s spending review shows once…

Douglas welcomes nuclear energy investment

Commenting on the UK Government’s announcement of the biggest nuclear building programme in a generation, Douglas Alexander MP said: “This Labour government is acting with urgency to secure our energy needs now and to build a long-term clean power system that can sustain households and businesses for decades to come.…

Visit to Bangley Quarry Biogas site

Douglas Alexander MP and Martin Whitfield MSP have visited the Bangley Quarry Biogas site near Haddington. During the visit, the owners of the project, GFD, showcased the innovative technologies they are using to convert waste into renewable gas. They highlighted the environmental benefits, job creation, and economic advantages the project…

Celebrating Libraries Week 2025

Douglas Alexander MP and Martin Whitfield MSP have visited the John Gray Centre in Haddington to celebrate Libraries Week 2025 and highlight the vital role libraries play in supporting local people, skills, and community life. The visit, part of the national Libraries Change Lives campaign coordinated by CILIP – the…

Scottish military homes to be upgraded as part of £1.5bn funding boost

Military personnel across Scotland are set to benefit from record additional funding to improve family accommodation for the Armed Forces. The investment will mean that personnel in Scotland will see more urgent repairs and maintenance, from fixing unreliable boilers and leaky roofs to tackling damp and mould in service family…

Haddington Post Office consultation

Following the review of its remaining Crown branches, Post Office Ltd has announced details of the new franchise partner arrangements for Haddington’s Post Office Branch on Court Street. They have confirmed that the branch will soon be operated by an independent franchise retail partner, ZCO Ltd (ZCO), from the current…

New campaign to promote first aid confidence welcomed

Douglas Alexander MP and Martin Whitfield MSP have welcomed the launch of a new campaign to encourage the public to be more confident in situations where someone requires first aid. The ‘Taking the Fear Out of First Aid’ campaign has been launched by St Andrew’s First Aid (SAFA), Scotland’s leading…

Douglas engages with local farmers

Douglas Alexander MP has joined fellow elected representatives from East Lothian to meet with a group of local farmers at East Lothian Produce, near Haddington. Organised by the NFU Scotland regional office, the roundtable discussion gave the farmers a chance to raise topical issues and quiz the politicians on some…

Six months to UK Parliament Week 2025

With six months to go until this year’s UK Parliament Week (UKPW), Douglas Alexander MP is inviting everyone in the Lothian East constituency to get involved and learn more about what UK Parliament is, what it does and how the public can get involved. This year UK Parliament Week is…

Douglas hails new EU agreement

Douglas Alexander MP has hailed the government’s new agreement with the EU announced today by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. After years of chaos and delay under the Tories, the Labour Government has negotiated and secured a new agreement that delivers on security, safety and growth. It means: A better deal…

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