Why I will vote against the Assisted Dying Bill Friday, 22 November, 2024 Parliamentarians will soon be asked to vote on whether or not to legalise assisted dying here in the United Kingdom. This is a devolved issue, and I am aware that there is a similar Bill proceeding through its stages in the Scottish Parliament. However, as an elected member to the UK Parliament, I have a responsibility to vote on all legislation put before us - especially on something as... Opinions
Stop the Family Farm Tax 19th November 2024 Business Relief and Agricultural Property Relief (APR) are long-standing components of the tax regime. Without them, many businesses, including farms and family... Westminster News
Energy Infrastructure Consenting consultation 19th November 2024 Andrew has written to residents urging them to participate in the UK Government’s consultation on the proposed changes to the consultation process for Energy... Local News
Andrew appointed to Shadow Cabinet 5th November 2024 Andrew Bowie MP has been appointed to serve as Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland in Kemi Badenoch's new Shadow Cabinet. Andrew, who supported the new... Westminster News
Andrew pays tribute in the House ahead of Remembrance Day 28th October 2024 You can watch Andrew's full speech here. "It is a great privilege to rise to respond on behalf of His Majesty’s loyal Opposition in this debate. I congratulate... Speeches in Parliament
MP raises fears Labour energy bill will quash right to public pylon appeals 22nd October 2024 A North East MP has raised fears of “under siege” communities after the Labour UK government said Scottish planning law is “holding back” a wave of mega-pylons... Local News
Andrew calls for Underground Cables Over Pylons 21st October 2024 New lines to carry offshore wind power to substations should run underground rather than be carried by pylons, a North East MP has said. SSEN Transmission is... Local News
Suspicions raised over GB Energy jobs goal 9th October 2024 At the first bill committee meeting for the Labour Government’s Great British Energy Bill Andrew joined colleagues in questioning the newly appointed chairman... Westminster News
Andrew elected as vice-chair of Scotch Whisky APPG 8th October 2024 Andrew Bowie has been elected by colleagues as a vice-chair of the Scotch Whisky All Party Parliamentary Group. This group, chaired by North East Fife MP Wendy... Westminster News
Andrew calls for bus service cuts U-turn 27th August 2024 Andrew Bowie MP has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport following changes to bus transport across the constituency. Recent changes to Stagecoach’s... Local News
