Douglas Alexander MP has welcomed Government plans for a series of events and celebrations to be held across the country, to mark the 80th Anniversary of both VE (Victory in Europe) day on 8th May 1945 and VJ Day (Victory Over Japan) on 15th August 1945.  The sacrifices that were…

Douglas Alexander MP is encouraging constituents to participate in National Lottery Open Week 2025, an annual celebration of National Lottery funding, which takes place from Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 March 2025. During the week National Lottery players can access exclusive offers at hundreds of funded venues by presenting any…

Douglas Alexander MP and Martin Whitfield MSP have met with members of the Headway East Lothian charity and paid tribute to its work supporting people with Acquired Brain Injuries. Headway East Lothian celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, but Mr Alexander and Mr Whitfield were unable to join them for…

Ahead of World Social Work Day on Tuesday 18th March, Douglas Alexander MP and Martin Whitfield MSP have welcomed the return of the Amazing Social Workers campaign and paid tribute to the work undertaken by social workers in East Lothian and across Scotland. The British Association of Social Workers (BASW…

Douglas Alexander MP has joined a cross-party group of colleagues at a roundtable discussion on the future of the Brunton in Musselburgh. Hosted by Lothians MSP Sarah Boyack at North Esk Church, the event was attended by Brunton Theatre trust representatives, councillors, MSPs and MPs. The Brunton Hall and Theatre…

Commenting on the changes that have been announced to Lothian Buses and East Coast Buses services in the Lothian East constituency, Douglas Alexander MP said:  “Several constituents and community groups have contacted me about the alterations to East Lothian’s bus services, which will clearly be damaging for people in various…