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
The SNPs Agenda is Divisive - Andrew writes for The Times Red Box 29th January 2020 "This will not be an easy fight. It will involve our whole party and all of Government. It will be challenging. But the existence of our country as we know it... Local News
Prime Minister Commits to World Energy Capital 29th January 2020 Today the Prime Minister committed to working with the oil & gas industry to make Aberdeen City & Shire no longer simply the oil & gas capital of Europe, but... Westminster News
Sea of Opportunity Following SFF Meeting 29th January 2020 Andrew met the SFF in Parliament today following the UK Governments commitment to take the UK out of the hated CFP. Fishermen across the North East of Scotland... Westminster News
NHS Funding Bill Speech 27th January 2020 Tonight Andrew spoke in the NHS Funding Bill debate. The decisions being made by the Conservative UK Government mean there will, this year, be a record boost to... Speeches in Parliament
Positive Steps for Laurencekirk Junction Upgrade 24th January 2020 Earlier this week Andrew attended the public exhibition showcasing plans for the new A90 Laurencekirk Junction upgrade. It has been a long road so far and... Local News
Ministerial Visit to Westhill 24th January 2020 Andrew welcomed Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Dowden MP to Westhill this morning as the two visited Total to hear about the incredible investment in new... Local News
Meeting with The Scotch Whisky Association to discuss US Tariffs 23rd January 2020 Andrew met with Karen Betts of the Scotch Whisky Association today. The two discussed US tariffs and the damaging effect they are having on the sector. Scottish... Local News
A Government for the Whole United Kingdom 22nd January 2020 Andrew used an opportunity today to ask what plans the Government have to ensure civil service jobs are spread throughout the entire United Kingdom, enforcing... Local News
Andrew writes to the Chancellor on IR35 17th December 2019 Andrew has today (17th December 2019) written to Sajid Javid, the Chancelllor of the Exchequer, asking the Chancellor to outline when the UK Government's... Westminster News
