News - Douglas Alexander MP for Lothian East constituency

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…

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…

Great British Energy Bill passage welcomed

Douglas Alexander MP has welcomed the passage of legislation to establish Great British Energy, which will see people in East Lothian and across the UK benefit from cleaner, homegrown power. Great British Energy, the new publicly-owned energy company, will invest in clean power projects across the UK as part of…

Douglas welcomes GB Energy funding boost for communities

Douglas Alexander MP has welcomed the news that communities in East Lothian and across Scotland can now apply for new funding from a £4 million Great British Energy scheme. The funding targets local clean energy projects – from community-led onshore wind, to solar on rooftops and hydropower in rivers –…

Douglas visits the Scottish Seabird Centre

Douglas Alexander MP has visited the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick to meet new CEO Harry Huyton and discuss the charity’s latest developments and projects. Harry and members of his team updated the MP on some of its recent news, including last year’s repair and renovation of its interactive Discovery…

Grants available for youth music

The Eilidh MacLeod Memorial Trust has launched its 2025 funding round and is inviting applications from young musicians and youth music groups. The Trust is keen to see as many applications as possible from all genres and disciplines of music across the length and breadth of Scotland and Douglas Alexander…

Celebrating the dedication of local nursing staff

Today (12th May), is International Nurses’ Day, the annual celebration of nurses and nursing which marks the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. Organised by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and other nursing organisations, Nurses’ Day is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible skill, dedication and impact of…

Douglas meets with lifestyle medicine charity

Douglas Alexander MP has met with representatives of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM), a Haddington-based charity with a global reputation for promoting healthier living. Lifestyle Medicine is evidence-based, clinical care that supports behaviour change through person-centred techniques in improving mental wellbeing, encouraging social connection, healthy eating patterns, physical…

Douglas shares charity’s advice for World Asthma Day

Today (6th May) is World Asthma Day, where people living with the asthma and the organisations who support them team up to raise awareness of the condition. 7.2 million people in the UK are living with asthma, including 2 million children, and every 10 seconds someone has a potentially life-threatening…

Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week 2025

This year’s Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week is taking place from Saturday 3rd to Sunday 11th May. The annual event, run by the Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA), is dedicated to raising awareness and supporting the thousands of people affected by cleft lip and palate across the UK.…

900 East Lothian homes set to benefit from broadband upgrade

Douglas Alexander MP has welcomed news that around 65,000 Scottish homes and businesses, including 900 in East Lothian, will receive access to fast, reliable broadband as government helps break down barriers to opportunity and boost economic growth under the Labour government’s Plan for Change. The £157 million contract with Openreach…

Parliamentarians back Love Your Local Market campaign

Douglas Alexander MP and Martin Whitfield MSP have backed this year’s Love Your Local Market campaign with a visit to Haddington Farmers’ Market. The Love Your Local Market (LYLM) campaign is a nationwide celebration of community, creativity, and commerce, proudly run by NABMA – The National Association of British Market…

Comment on the passing of Pope Francis

Commenting on the news of the passing of Pope Francis, Douglas Alexander MP said: “I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis. “He was an inspirational and courageous leader whose tireless work to promote a fairer and more peaceful world has left…

Backing Independent Hospitality Week

Douglas Alexander MP and Martin Whitfield MSP are backing a campaign to support and promote local independent hospitality businesses. Independent Hospitality Week (IHW), which will take place from 5th-11th May, is a nationwide campaign designed to champion independent and family run bars, cafes, restaurants, pubs, street food vendors, and event traders…

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