Assisted dying bill risks failing most vulnerable Tuesday, 6 May, 2025 Our NHS faces unprecedented challenges. In Grampian alone, patients are frequently treated in corridors. Over a dozen ambulances have queued at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on multiple occasions. At a time of strain, politicians should focus on improving patient care. Yet Holyrood will soon vote on a proposal that would license doctors to end the lives of their patients should they have a “terminal”... Opinions
Andrew hosts Veterans Charity meeting at Balmoral 20th February 2025 Representatives from Scotland’s armed forces charities gathered at Balmoral Castle to discuss how to bring together veteran support services for the North East... Local News
Andrew to run marathon for MS Society 16th January 2025 Andrew Bowie MP is to run in the world-renowned London Marathon at the end of April. Andrew Bowie, who represents West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, will join... Articles
Why I will vote against the Assisted Dying Bill 22nd 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... Opinions
Stop the Family Farm Tax 19th November 2024 Business Relief and Agricultural Property Relief (APR) are long-standing components of the tax regime. Without them, many businesses, including farms and family... Westminster News
Energy Infrastructure Consenting consultation 19th November 2024 Andrew has written to residents urging them to participate in the UK Government’s consultation on the proposed changes to the consultation process for Energy... Local News
Andrew appointed to Shadow Cabinet 5th November 2024 Andrew Bowie MP has been appointed to serve as Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland in Kemi Badenoch's new Shadow Cabinet. Andrew, who supported the new... Westminster News
Andrew pays tribute in the House ahead of Remembrance Day 28th October 2024 You can watch Andrew's full speech here. "It is a great privilege to rise to respond on behalf of His Majesty’s loyal Opposition in this debate. I congratulate... Speeches in Parliament
MP raises fears Labour energy bill will quash right to public pylon appeals 22nd October 2024 A North East MP has raised fears of “under siege” communities after the Labour UK government said Scottish planning law is “holding back” a wave of mega-pylons... Local News
Andrew calls for Underground Cables Over Pylons 21st October 2024 New lines to carry offshore wind power to substations should run underground rather than be carried by pylons, a North East MP has said. SSEN Transmission is... Local News