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Mr Douglas Alexander

Lab Labour (Co-op) Lothian East ID 632
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At a glance

Mr Douglas Alexander is currently a Labour (Co-op) MP for Lothian East, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 13,265. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 45.8 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Mr Douglas Alexander submitted £91,911 of expenses, which is 59 % lower than the average MP.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 6 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 45.8 %
MP
46 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 627 of 650 — lower than 96% of MPs
Debates 40
MP
40
Avg
70.9
175 contributions across 40 appearances Rank 468 of 650 — less than 72% of MPs
Sponsored bills 1
MP
1
Avg
2.0
Commons average: 2.0

Voting alignment

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Based only on divisions where both MPs recorded comparable Aye/No votes. Tellers, absences, abstentions, and missing votes are excluded.

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Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 2 years, 0 months. Majority of 13,265. 15 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 258 of 563 eligible divisions (45.8 %).

Parliamentary activity

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40 debate appearances and 175 contributions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 1 bill(s).

Expenses

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Total spend of £91,911 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 2 categories.

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FAQs

Who is Mr Douglas Alexander?

Mr Douglas Alexander is a Member of Parliament representing Lothian East. Source

Which party does Mr Douglas Alexander represent?

Mr Douglas Alexander currently represents Labour (Co-op). Source

Which constituency does Mr Douglas Alexander represent?

Mr Douglas Alexander currently represents Lothian East. Source

How long has Mr Douglas Alexander been an MP?

Mr Douglas Alexander has been in the House of Commons for 2 years, 0 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Mr Douglas Alexander?

Mr Douglas Alexander has registered interests in 2 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source