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Graeme Downie | |
|---|---|
 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 | |
| Born | Graeme James Downie |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | University of Stirling |
Graeme James Downie is a Scottish politician, he is a member of the Labour Party and has served as the Member of Parliament for Dunfermline and Dollar since 2024.
Downie began his political career as a as Councillor for West Fife and Coastal Villages and Health Spokesperson in the Fife Council administration. He resigned from both following his election to parliament.
Political career
Downie began his political career as a as Councillor for West Fife and Coastal Villages and Health Spokesperson in the Labour-led Fife Council administration.[1] In September 2023, Downie was amoung several politicians who went on a diplomatic visit to Israel funded by Labour Friends of Israel.[2]
2024–present
Downie ran in the 2024 United Kingdom General Election in the constituency Dunfermline and Dollar under the Labor Party. He was one of several Scottish candidates to received donations from Baronet Gordon Dalyell during the election.[3]
In the 2024 general election, Downie flipped Dunfermline and Dollar from the Scottish National Party to the Labour party.[4] He received votes 20,336 votes, 8,241 more than the next highest scoring candidate.[5][6]
Following his victory he stepped down from his role as Health Spokesperson but planned to continue as a councillor. However he did not wish to be paid for the position.[7] He announced his resignation on 4 September 2024.[8][9] A by-election was held on 28 November 2024, to fill the seat.[10]
In March 2025, Downie began a petition to have the Competition and Markets Authority investigate possible price-fixing or anti-competitive tactics with gas prices in Dunfermline.[11]
Political positions
Downie supports assisted suicide voting in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.[12]
Downie supports the Submarine Dismantling Project (SDP) to decommission nuclear submarines that have fallen into disrepair or become obsolete. He cited the costs of maintenance, possible safety risks, and the job growth associated with decommissioning as reasons for his support.[13]
Personal life
Downie lives in Torryburn in the West Fife and Coastal Villages ward of his constituency.[14]
References
- ^ "Your local councillors – West Fife and coastal villages". Fife Council. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Harpin, Lee (29 August 2024). "Scottish newspaper 'demonises' MP with 'Zionist' front page". Jewish News. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ Morrison, Hamish (23 August 2024). "I delved into who's funding the new Scottish Labour MPs – here's what I found". The National. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ "Dunfermline and Dollar – General election results 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ Sullivan, Joe (5 July 2024). "General Election: Detailed break down of results for every constituency in Scotland". The National. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ "Dunfermline & Dollar | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Buchanan, Clare (22 July 2024). "Questions on the table as Downie starts life as Dunfermline and Dollar MP". Dunfermline Press. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ Clare, Buchanan (22 July 2024). "Questions on the table as Downie starts life as Dunfermline and Dollar MP". Dunfermline Press. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ Downie, Graeme [@GraemeDownieMP] (4 September 2024). "I have today resigned as Councillor for West Fife & Coastal Villages. It is privilege to serve as the people in this Ward and will continue to do so as their MP, along with the rest of the Dunfermline & Dollar constituency" (Tweet). Retrieved 11 September 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Fife by-election date revealed after MP quits as councillor". Dunfermline Press. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ "Dunfermline MP launches petition aimed at city's unfair fuel pricing". Dunfermline Press. 12 March 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading". Votes in Parliament. 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Rosyth can become 'worldwide centre of excellence' for dismantling nuclear subs". Dunfermline Press. 15 January 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ "Scottish Labour select West Fife & Coastal Candidate". GraemeDownie.com. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
