John McAllion
- Name:
- John McAllion
- Party:
- Scottish Labour Party
- Constituency:
- Dundee East
- Election result May 2003:
- 10338 votes (39.21%), second of five candidates
- Election literature available in Aspect:
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- Election policy statement:
- Rev. Erik Cramb
John McAllion and I are now old friends so I suppose I'd vote for him anyway. But because his is such an important voice in these very difficult days, I really want to vote for him. He is one of the few politicians who truly enriches Scottish life. The Parliament and the Nation need him badly.
Christina Birnie
John McAllion has always taken a special interest in pensioners. He fought to deliver Free Personal Care, free bus travel and free central heating. I know that he will continue to be a friend to people like me. He fights for us and for our families. I'm voting for John for a strong voice for Dundee East.
Shamin Ahmed
I know that John works hard for all the communities in Dundee. He is always keen to hear what is going on and, unlike some others, he really does listen to people. I know that he will continue to work for us in the future.
Sylvia Craig
As a nurse I know how much John has done for the NHS in Dundee. He has campaigned tirelessly for improvements to health services in Dundee. Nurses know that. They trust John because he is determined to get the people of Dundee East the best health service possible.
John McAllion and Iain Luke MP are Labour's team in Dundee East. They have worked closely together to deliver for Dundee:
- over 1,000 Civil Service Jobs.
- introduction and increases in the minimum wage,
- lowest level of unemployment for 25 years.
- a team which puts Dundee East first.
Dundee East needs an effective team who can work together for the good of everyone in the constituency. That's why Iain Luke is urging you to support John McAllion on May 1st.
Fighting for Dundee
John has been at the forefront of campaigns to bring jobs to Dundee. By speaking up for the city he has helped to bring unemployment to its lowest level for 25 years. John doesn't let petty party politics get in the way of working for Dundee; he will continue to put Dundee East first and fight for you and your family.
Fighting for Dundee's children
Free Nursery places for 3 and 4 year olds have made a real difference but there is more to do. As a teacher John recognises how important education is to our children. Much has already been done in Dundee but there is always room for improvement. John is committed to fighting for Dundee's children to get the best education possible.
Fighting for a healthier Dundee
Scottish Labour has delivered free personal care for the elderly. Labour will continue to invest in more nurses. John has worked hard m the Scottish Parliament's Health Committee to improve the NHS for you. He knows that the NHS is important to you and your families. John's fighting for continued investment in health care in Dundee.
Fighting for a safer Dundee
John campaigns against crime and antisocial behaviour. He has regularly met with the police to discuss your concerns over crime. He is determined to make Dundee East a safe place for everyone. Anti-social behaviour must be tackled. John is fighting to make Dundee a safer place.
John McAllion
- Personal details used in election:
- John McAllion has been working hard for the people of Dundee for almost twenty years. On May 1st he is asking for your support to allow him to continue his work on your behalf in the Scottish Parliament. John has lived in Dundee all his married life; he lives with his wife, Sue, an NHS doctor and has two grown up sons. John's national profile has helped to deliver results for the people of Dundee. His work in the Scottish Parliament has been recognised by the Herald newspaper which named him Committee Member of the Year and nominated him as Scottish Politician of the Year.