Graeme James Downie[1] is a Scottish Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Dunfermline and Dollar since 2024.[2] Prior to his election, he was elected as Councillor for West Fife and Coastal Villages[3] and Health Spokesperson in the Labour-led Fife Council administration. He continues as a councillor but has stood down from his roles as Health Spokesperson.[4]
Graeme Downie | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Dunfermline and Dollar | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency Established |
| Majority | 8,241 (18.4%) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | University of Stirling |
Education
editDownie attended Craigmount High School in Edinburgh before reading Politics at the University of Stirling, graduating in 2002. He was one of the first in his family to attend university.[2]
Personal life
editDownie lives in Torryburn in the West Fife and Coastal Villages ward of his constituency.
References
edit- ^ Pridmore, Oliver (5 July 2024). "Alastair Campbell praises his nephew as he becomes Rushcliffe MP". Nottinghamshire Live.
- ^ a b "Dunfermline & Dollar | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Council, Fife (9 May 2023). "Your local councillors - West Fife and coastal villages". www.fife.gov.uk. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Clare, Buchanan (22 July 2024). "Questions on the table as Downie starts life as Dunfermline and Dollar MP". Dunfermline Press. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
External links
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- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
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