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Douglas Alexander

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#103

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Secretary of State for Scotland

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42,926 followers

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This UK Labour Government investment into Faslane will both support Scottish jobs and help keep our country safe in the years ahead.

Defence & National Security Nuclear Deterrent Scotland Regional Investment Jul 16, 2026 View on X

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We promised a Labour Government - with Scots at its heart - delivering for Scotland.

Party Politics & Leadership Labour Party Scotland Jul 15, 2026 View on X

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I came to know Lindsey when we both travelled to Rwanda, to the Munich Security Conference & to other meetings. I still don’t fully understand all the political choices he made but recognise a ...

Personal & Human Interest Ukraine Diplomacy Jul 12, 2026 View on X

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A summer’s day out should be something to look forward to... Great British Summer Savings will help families in East Lothian enjoy cheaper days out this summer. https://t.co/49BnY31cbp https://t.c...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Cost of Living Scotland Jul 12, 2026 View on X

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Here’s the view looking out over the beautiful East Lothian countryside this morning. (Er, that’s if you can see anything other than mist & rain!) #noheatwavehere https://t.co/8YiMWNsRnN

Personal & Human Interest Scotland Jul 11, 2026 View on X

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The news now emerging about the circumstances of Ann Widdecombe’s death is deeply distressing. I served in parliament with Ann for more than a decade. Common decency means that across public li...

Personal & Human Interest N/A Jul 10, 2026 View on X

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East Lothian is looking its best this warm summer evening. https://t.co/AVuy9cgci0

Personal & Human Interest Scotland Jul 10, 2026 View on X

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Young people here in East Lothian need clear support after school - with jobs, apprenticeships, housing, and mental health. Labour’s Youth Hub will bring that help together in one place, so no you...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Apprenticeships Skills & Training Mental Health Scotland Jul 10, 2026 View on X

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Rupert Lowe’s comments on the Dunblane massacre are not only ignorant, but also lack common decency. As Scots we still hold in our hearts the memory of the children and teacher murdered that terri...

Crime, Justice & Policing Scotland Victims' Rights Jul 09, 2026 View on X

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Andy’s agenda augurs well for Scotland, given we have real & enduring strengths in the defence industries from the Forth to the Clyde & new emerging capabilities from Ai to frontier space t...

Defence & National Security Defence Procurement Artificial Intelligence Space Sector Scotland Jul 09, 2026 View on X

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A lot done. A lot to do.

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Welcome to our newest fellow @CoopParty MP!

Party Politics & Leadership Labour Party Jul 07, 2026 View on X

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A message from the rather windy East Lothian coastline about the importance of Torness - and its future - not only to East Lothian’s economy but to Scotland’s economy. https://t.co/dUYzgJe7IX

Economic Policy & Budget Nuclear Energy Regional Investment Scotland Jul 06, 2026 View on X

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A lot done. A lot to do.

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Two years ago today the people of East Lothian gave me the privilege & responsibility of representing this community in Parliament. Amidst all the challenges confronting us, I am deeply gratefu...

Personal & Human Interest Scotland Jul 04, 2026 View on X

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Tracy spoke with such courage and dignity in the Commons yesterday: proud to call her a friend and colleague.

Personal & Human Interest N/A Jul 03, 2026 View on X

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Great to visit the team at Archerfield Walled Garden this morning. Local businesses like these play such a vital role in East Lothian’s vibrant tourist sector, especially in these summer months. ht...

Constituency & Local Issues Small Business Scotland Jul 03, 2026 View on X

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Scotland has always played an essential role in the defence of the U.K.

Defence & National Security Scotland Armed Forces Jun 30, 2026 View on X

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Torness has been foundational to Scotland’s power generation for decades. It has also delivered well paid, unionised jobs here in East Lothian. It’s an outstanding site for new investment in nuclea...

Environment & Climate Nuclear Energy Scotland Regional Investment SNP Jun 30, 2026 View on X

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Andy’s speech recognised - rightly - that we need to see devolution within Scotland, pushing power outwards from Holyrood to our communities & regional economies. 👏

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Devolution Scotland Jun 29, 2026 View on X

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Reform represents a future I don’t want for our country. I believe in Labour’s vision of the U.K. as a modern, diverse and progressive country. https://t.co/beUaflehfY

Party Politics & Leadership Jan 29, 2026 View on X

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Our @ScottishLabour leader spoke for millions of us in Scotland last night on #bbcqt.

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John Swinney didn’t deliver this win…it was the tireless work of British negotiators working for a British Government that’s delivered for Scotland. Scotland deserves better than a First Minis...

Party Politics & Leadership Apr 30, 2026 View on X

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John you’ve been caught red handed claiming credit for something you didn’t achieve. Now you’re doubling down. It’s embarrassing. I get it doesn’t fit your world view that the U.K. Govt was working...

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Kemi Badenoch’s attack on Bridget Phillipson at PMQs today said a lot more about her than Bridget. Like Bridget I’m proudly state schooled: we’re the most state-schooled Cabinet in the post-war e...

Party Politics & Leadership Jun 24, 2026 View on X

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Statement: https://t.co/hB6WyI9RfF

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John, your first 100 days were in 2007 (before the iPhone was released…)

Party Politics & Leadership Apr 28, 2026 View on X

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Great to be out campaigning today for Angeliki Stogia our great Labour candidate in Gorton and Denton with Blackpool’s very own Chris Webb MP. https://t.co/UAEnxcabli

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Looking forward to campaigning for Angeliki in Gorton and Denton.

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More chaos from Reform, now down 5 candidates. Reform seemingly can’t run a campaign, never mind a country…. Scotland needs change - and only @AnasSarwar & @ScottishLabour can deliver the chang...

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Great to be at the launch of our @ScottishLabour Election Campaign today in Glasgow where @AnasSarwar set out our @ScottishLabour case that Scotland needs change. https://t.co/KUGu2c0J68

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The Torness site here in East Lothian is missing out on new jobs & new investment solely because of the SNP’s ideological, anti-science opposition to reliable carbon free nuclear power.

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The ferry John Swinney took to Stornoway last week has now broken down, causing cancelled sailings. Scotland needs change.

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We’ve waited a long time. Let’s savour this moment. Dalglish ‘s header at Anfield in ‘78 was one of our finest moments. Now we qualify for a World Cup in even greater style. 👏👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Scotland needs change with @ScottishLabour

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Here in East Lothian we know the value of the well paid, unionised jobs that Torness has delivered over decades for our local economy - yet the SNP’s dogmatic opposition to (carbon free) nuclear en...

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Looking forward to joining tonight’s panel in King’s Lynn.

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As we promised….a Labour Government - with Scots at its heart - delivering for Scotland.

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Thanks @Alison_S_Taylor. It was really strong speech by @AnasSarwar & a great start to our work & campaigning as @ScottishLabour in 2026.

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Public Engagement & Campaigning 120

Party Politics & Leadership 57

Personal & Human Interest 28

N/A 19

Defence & National Security 16

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Posts

496

Douglas: 316 ↓

Likes

1,277,595

Douglas: 17,716 ↓

Comments

112,433

Douglas: 114 ↓

Avg Likes

1,221.9

Douglas: 56.1 ↓

Avg Comments

184.6

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Score

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Douglas: 17,944 ↓

Posts/Week

14.6

Douglas: 9.0 ↓

Avg Post Length

225 chars

Douglas: 168 ↓