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Douglas Alexander

British politician (born 1967)


Douglas Alexander
Douglas Alexander

Douglas Garven Alexander is a British politician who has served as Minister of State for Trade Policy and Economic Security since 2024, having previously held the role from 2004 to 2005. He has also served as Minister of State in the Cabinet Office since 2025. A member of the Labour Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Lothian East since 2024. He was previously MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South, formerly Paisley South, from 1997 to 2015 and served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Scottish Secretary, Transport Secretary and International Development Secretary in the cabinets of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.

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Trade Minister defends welfare reform

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The trade minister said there would be time for discussions with potential rebels before Tuesday’s welfare bill vote. Douglas..

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