Member of Parliament
Mr Douglas Alexander
Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.
At a glance
4 Jul 2024
Commons start
1 years, 10 months
Time in Commons
45.5 %
Voting participation
-27.8 % vs avg
13,265
Majority
23
Debates (12 months)
119
Contributions
Voting activity (12 months)
Debate activity (12 months)
Contact
Parliamentary office
[email protected]Website
https://douglasalexandermp.comX (formerly Twitter)
https://x.com/D_G_AlexanderTopic voting
Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.
Highest topic participation
Lowest topic participation
Party history
Constituency
Constituency history
Roles
Latest election result
Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Alexander | Lab Labour | 23,555 | 49.0 % |
| Lyn Jardine | SNP Scottish National Party | 10,290 | 21.4 % |
| Scott Hamilton | Con Conservative | 5,535 | 11.5 % |
| Robert Davies | RUK Reform UK | 3,039 | 6.3 % |
| Duncan Dunlop | LD Liberal Democrat | 2,649 | 5.5 % |
| Shona McIntosh | Scottish Green Party | 2,477 | 5.1 % |
| George Kerevan | Alba Alba Party | 557 | 1.2 % |
Source: UK Parliament Members API
Voting record
Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.
Voted in 235 of 516 eligible divisions (45.5 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.
235
Total votes
107
Aye
128
No
0
Against party
Divisions
Page 1 of 16Source: Commons Votes API
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
1
Speeches
0
Questions
0
Interventions
118
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Prices 15 Apr 2026 | 6 | ||
| Economic Growth 15 Apr 2026 | 8 | ||
| Energy Profits Levy 15 Apr 2026 | 3 | ||
| Child Poverty 15 Apr 2026 | 3 | ||
| Energy Profits Levy: Gas Sector 25 Feb 2026 | 5 | ||
| Relations with Scottish Government 25 Feb 2026 | 6 | ||
| Defence Manufacturing Jobs 25 Feb 2026 | 5 | ||
| World Cup: Travelling Fans 25 Feb 2026 | 3 | ||
| Economic Growth 14 Jan 2026 | 18 | ||
| Cost of Living 14 Jan 2026 | 6 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Registered interests
6. Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year (2)
Type of land/property: Residential property Number of properties: 1 Location: Argyll Ownership details: Co-owned with sibling (Registered 29 July 2024)
Type of land/property: Residential property Number of properties: 1 Location: East Lothian Ownership details: Co-owned with my wife (Registered 29 July 2024)
8. Miscellaneous (2)
The Ditchley Foundation - Governor (Registered 29 July 2024)
Political Co-Chair of Scottish Labour’s 2026 Scottish Election Campaign. This is a part time and unpaid role. Date interest arose: 25 August 2025 Date interest ended: 16 September 2025 (Registered 17 September 2025)
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 1 years, 10 months. Source
How many Commons divisions has Mr Douglas Alexander voted in?
Mr Douglas Alexander has recorded votes in 235 of 516 eligible Commons divisions (45.5 % participation rate). The Commons average is 73.3 %. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source
Has Mr Douglas Alexander voted against their party?
Mr Douglas Alexander has voted against the party majority 0 times in the imported division data. Source
What roles has Mr Douglas Alexander held?
Mr Douglas Alexander has 15 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. 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
What was Mr Douglas Alexander's latest election result?
Mr Douglas Alexander's latest imported election result is Lab Gain in Lothian East, with a majority of 13,265. Source
How active is Mr Douglas Alexander in parliamentary debates?
Mr Douglas Alexander has made 119 contributions across 23 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source