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
Visit to Robert Gordon University to hear from Social Work Students 17th February 2020 Following a meeting with Dave Humphrey, Course Leader in Social Work at Robert Gordon University, Andrew spent the morning speaking with social work students... Local News
Discussing Seasonal Worker Challenges With Ringlink Scotland 15th February 2020 Andrew met with Ringlink Scotland in Laurencekirk this week to discuss the pressures facing the agriculture sector. At the top of the agenda were the issues... Local News
Andrew calls for a Serious and Grown Up Debate on Migration in Scotland 12th February 2020 Andrew took the opportunity during a chamber debate today to call for a serious and grown up debate on Migration in Scotland. Watch the speech here https://www... Speeches in Parliament
Andrew Reiterates Support for Scotch Whisky Industry 10th February 2020 Andrew has again reiterated his support for the Scotch Whisky industry and reinstated his ambition to see the sector grow with regards to exports around the... Local News
Bridge Crisis 4th February 2020 Andrew has written again to all levels of Government calling for a solution to the bridge crisis in Aberdeenshire. There are currently dozens of bridges across... Local News
Andrew Calls for Growth in Navy Fleet and Reserves 3rd February 2020 Today at MOD Questions, Andrew asked if the Government was committed to having enough Royal Navy ships to have two sovereign UK deployable carrier groups... Westminster News
On Deeside to Celebrate Salmon Season Opening 1st February 2020 Andrew spent this morning on the banks of the River Dee to celebrate the opening of the 2020 Salmon Fishing Season. Fishing is a huge part of the local economy... Local News
Andrew Visits Forget Me Not and Confirms Marathon Pledge 31st January 2020 Andrew will be running the London Marathon again this year and has decided to raise money for local Dementia Support Charity, Forget-Me-Not. Andrew visited the... Local News
For Britain the Future is Bright - Brexit Day thoughts from Andrew 31st January 2020 Today is a day that, at times over the past three years, I didn’t believe would come. Today the United Kingdom is leaving the European Union. It is a day that... Local News
