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
Andrews Weekly Update - Spending Review Special - 26/11/20 26th November 2020 SPENDING REVIEW Chancellor Rishi Sunak this week unveiled the Government’s Spending Review. There is no doubt we are in really tough economic circumstances... Articles
Andrews Weekly Update - 23/11/20 24th November 2020 STAYING CONNECTED All of us yearn for the days when we can meet and mingle again - literally rub shoulders with friends and colleagues. But if there is one... Articles
Youth Engagement and keeping In Touch 24th November 2020 There is no getting around it, this has been a crap year. All of us have missed loved ones, missed birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, concerts, conferences and... Articles
The Black Watch - "More Than Just A Name" 17th November 2020 One of my earliest and clearest memories is as a seven-year-old going out with all my primary school to watch the Gordon Highlanders parade through Inverurie... Articles
Andrews Weekly Update - 16/11/20 16th November 2020 Good Afternoon, Welcome to the first in a new weekly email from me to update you on the work I have being doing on your behalf, both in Parliament and in the... Articles
Andrew Welcomes UK Wide Furlough Extension During Exchange with Chancellor 5th November 2020 Andrew has paid tribute to the Chancellor's decision to extend the furlough scheme to April 2021, and confirming it will be applied throughout the UK. At the... Speeches in Parliament
Andrews Remembrance Day Message 5th November 2020 Andrew has posted a message in the run up to Remembrance Day this coming Sunday, in the message Andrew speaks of his personal disappointment at not being able... Local News
Andrew Calls on Both Governments to Provide Event Sector Support 3rd November 2020 Last week Andrew met representatives of the Weddings and Events sector in Banchory. Last night he spoke on their behalf in the House of Commons, asking the... Local News
"Healthcare Students in Limbo" - Andrew Calls for Scottish Government Support 2nd November 2020 Andrew has written to health secretary Jeane Freeman calling for insurance cover to be put in place by the SNP, Scottish Government. It would allow North-East... Local News