About Douglas McAllister
Born 1973. Douglas McAllister is a British politician, council member, lord Provost and solicitor.
Douglas James McAllister (born 1973) is a Scottish Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for West Dunbartonshire since July 2024.
Education and legal career McAllister grew up in Drumry, Clydebank. He graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1995 with a law degree. He worked as a defence lawyer for 27 years.
Political career He also served as a Councillor for the Kilpatrick Ward in West Dunbartonshire which he represented for 23 years (previously named Hardgate Ward). He was also the Provost of West Dunbartonshire Council for seven years.
Personal life McAllister is married and has two sons. He was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia in 2008.
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British politician
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Douglas McAllister was born in 1973 in Scotland.
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