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Mr Douglas Alexander represents the Labour (Co-op) in the House of Commons for Lothian East. This profile brings together parliamentary service details, election information and links to official records.
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For previous general elections and the full constituency record, see Lothian East election history.
The current House of Commons membership recorded by Parliament began on 4 July 2024.
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Scotland secretary Douglas Alexander said stronger trade ties with the EU offered greater long-term economic benefits than individual deals with distant partners, pointing to Britain’s extensive trade with the continent.
Read original source →Speaking at Labour conference, Scottish secretary Douglas Alexander accused the SNP government of failing to offer sufficient support to Scotland defence industry and its workforce.
Read original source →The Scotland Office announced a partnership linking Scottish life sciences businesses and researchers with counterparts in Massachusetts. Douglas Alexander supported the initiative to encourage investment and commercial collaboration.
Read original source →Scottish secretary Douglas Alexander announced the initial £52.1 million allocation from the UK government Local Growth Fund for five Scottish regions to support infrastructure, skills and economic development.
Read original source →Douglas Alexander retained his position as Scotland secretary in the first cabinet appointed by Andy Burnham. His return to the role followed his re-election to Parliament in 2024 after nearly a decade outside the Commons.
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Mr Douglas Alexander is listed by Parliament as a Labour (Co-op) MP for Lothian East, with the current Commons membership beginning 4 July 2024.
Parliamentary record →The latest recorded election result gives a majority of 13,265 votes.
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