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
"Ground Hog Day" As SNP Use Opposition Day Debate to Discuss Another Referendum 17th March 2021 Andrew described today as "Groundhog Day in the House of Commons" as the SNP used their opposition day debate to once again discuss a second referendum.... Speeches in Parliament
Andrews Weekly Update - Budget 2021 Special 10th March 2021 A week ago today the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, took to his feet in parliament and announced the British Governments 2021 budget. It was a budget for the whole of... Westminster News
Budget 2021 - Andrews Debate Speech 9th March 2021 Following the Chancellors budget last week, Parliament returned to the chamber for debate yesterday. Andrew spoke last night and addressed the SNPs claims to... Speeches
US Suspends Tariffs on UK Goods - Including Whisky 8th March 2021 The UK and US have agreed a new joint approach to the longstanding trade conflict over aerospace tariffs. The United States will temporarily suspend all... Local News
Andrews Mearns Leader Article - 6/3/21 6th March 2021 I am delighted to commend a British Budget that will forge the way towards economic recovery from Covid-19. In the days before the Chancellor set out his vision... Local News
Budget 2021 - Backed by the British Public 5th March 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunaks budget, which he delivered on Wednesday, has been overwhelmingly welcomed by the British public according to snap polling. The British... Westminster News
Budget 2021 - Full Breakdown and What it Means for Scotland 4th March 2021 Budget 2021 Throughout the pandemic, the UK Government has taken swift and decisive action to protect nearly a million jobs and tens of thousands of businesses... Westminster News
Budget 2021 - Bullet Points and Reaction from OGUK 3rd March 2021 Including £1.2 billion announced in today’s budget, the UK Government has delivered £13.3 billion for the Scottish budget since the pandemic began. And in... Westminster News
Budget 2021 - Scotland to Receive £57 Million Package for Jobs and Green Growth 2nd March 2021 The Chancellor is to announce an Investment package of £57 million for Scotland as part of his Budget on Wednesday this week. North East Scotland to receive £27... Westminster News
