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
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance 17th March 2020 The advice for anyone in any setting is to follow these main guidelines. The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of a new continuous... Local News
New NHS Visa Applicable to Scotland - Andrew Receives Confirmation 10th March 2020 There is already a GP and nurse shortage in Grampian. People are understandably concerned that the changes to immigration rules may exacerbate this. Today... Speeches in Parliament
Andrews Update from Westminster 9th March 2020 It is hard to believe that this time last year, Parliament was in deadlock, unable to pass the Meaningful Vote, lurching from crisis to crisis- the Conservative... Articles
Scottish Government Budget Opinion 4th March 2020 Aberdeenshire Council and the county’s residents have been given another raw budget deal by the SNP government. Despite £1.6 billion in extra investment being... Articles
Scotland The Most to Gain from US Trade Deal 3rd March 2020 As the Government unveils its negotiating objectives, Andrew wrote in The Times on why Scotland has the most to gain from a US Trade Deal. https://www.thetimes... Local News
Andrew Seeks Clarification on Plans to Address Coronavirus in Scotland 3rd March 2020 Today Andrew asked Matt Hancock MP to confirm and so as to avoid confusion, that whilst delivery of the plan to combat Coronavirus is devolved, the plan is a... Speeches in Parliament
More Calls for Funding Towards Bridge Repairs and Replacements 2nd March 2020 Andrew has once again written to Scottish Government Ministers Kate Forbes & Kevin Stewart asking for action to repair or replace the multiple bridges in... Local News
NATO Visit - Ramstein Air Base 2nd March 2020 Last week Andrew joined colleagues from across the House of Commons at NATO Air Command, Ramstein Air Base in Germany. Specifically to see the UK component and... Westminster News
Kinellar Community Hall 15 Year Celebration 29th February 2020 Andrew joined hundreds of people from around Blackburn to celebrate 15 years of kinellar Community Hall with performances from Kinellar School and others. Local News
