Immigration no ‘quick-fix’ for aging population, says Bowie The shadow Scottish secretary described high immigration north of the border as a ‘pyramid scheme response’ to an aging population. The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
Running can help bridge Westminster divide, say MPs ahead of London Marathon Sixteen MPs and one peer will be taking on the challenge of the London Marathon on Sunday. Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025
Tory peer helped secure meeting with minister for Canadian firm he advises Ian Duncan ‘facilitated an introduction’ for Terrestrial Energy, which was seeking government funding The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025
Scottish Tory MP defends Israel's 'right' to block MPs from entering West Bank SCOTTISH Tory MP Andrew Bowie has defended Israel’s “right” to block two Labour MPs from entering the West Bank. The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2025
Miliband accuses Tories of ‘Wacky Races’ approach as he defends net zero agenda Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch believes it is ‘impossible’ to reach net zero emissions by 2050 without hitting living standards. Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025
Tory councillors accused of 'sowing fear and creating division' with asylum leaflet A REFUGEE charity has challenged a leaflet distributed by Conservative councillors aiming to “sow fear and create division”, stating locals have… The National (Scotland) · Mar 17, 2025
Scotland faces ‘dole baby dole’, Tories say, as North Sea oil plan unveiled Industry minister Sarah Jones pledged a ‘well-managed, orderly and prosperous transition’ away from oil and gas. Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025
Energy bill support will be ‘eaten up’ by price cap increase, Tories claim Shadow energy minister Andrew Bowie said the Government’s response to Ofgem’s rise in the energy cap is ‘a sticking plaster approach’. Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025
Ofgem vows to end years-long wait for new wind farms to connect to power grid Overhauling the ‘broken’ grid queue will treble the amount of new power reaching the system per year, officials say. Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025
Government insists ‘robust processes’ will protect UK in China wind farm deal Concerns have been raised that China could use wind farms in the North Sea to blackmail the UK in the future. The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025
Thousands of North Sea jobs at risk because of Government’s zealotry, Tories say Shadow environment minister Andrew Bowie pressed the Government on its plans for Rosebank and Jackdaw. Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025
Landlords should foot ‘significant’ part of energy efficiency bill – Miliband The Government says the proposals could save renters £240 a year on average on their energy bills. Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2025
PM unveils plans to make it easier to build new nuclear reactors Thousands of skilled jobs will be created by ‘slashing’ red tape, says the Government. Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2025
Heathrow expansion will only go ahead if it meets climate targets – Miliband The Energy Secretary said the extension of any airport would have to meet existing carbon budgets and environmental restrictions. Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025
Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025 Trump’s ‘deep affection’ for Scotland should be used to country’s advantage – MP Former Scottish secretary David Mundell asked the Government what it would do to encourage economic benefit during the Trump second presidency.
Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025 Minister: Extremist scaremongering to suggest UK close to experiencing blackouts Michael Shanks made the claim as MPs on the Conservative benches raised concerns over the Government’s approach to energy supplies.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024 SNP accuse Scottish Labour of 'distancing' themselves from UK party THE SNP has accused Labour in Scotland of “distancing” itself from the Westminster party over winter fuel allowance cuts ...
Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024 SNP accuses Labour in Scotland of ‘distancing’ itself from Westminster party Stephen Gethins asked Scottish Secretary Ian Murray if his party’s message north of the border is that voters should elect Labour ‘to stop Labour’.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2024 Kemi Badenoch appoints new shadow Scottish secretary NEW Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has appointed a new shadow secretary of state for Scotland.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024 Who are Scotland's five Conservative MPs? See the full list THE Scottish Conservatives hold five of Scotland’s 57 Westminster seats ...
The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2024 Question Time audience slams Labour for continuing arms exports to Israel TWO audience members received applause on the BBC's Question Time show after demanding to know why the UK was still exporting arms to Israel ..
The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2024 Andrew Bowie defends Kemi Badenoch over maternity pay comments SCOTTISH Tory MP Andrew Bowie has defended party leadership contender Kemi Badenoch after she suggested maternity pay was “excessive”.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2024 Labour ‘putting rail passengers first’, says minister as she blames Tories for prolonging strikes – as it happened Louise Haigh says she hopes three-year pay deal offered to train drivers will resolve strikes
The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2024 Ending two-child cap would 'lift lots of kids out of poverty', Labour minister admits REMOVING the two-child cap on benefits would "lift a lot of children out of poverty” and Labour could have scrapped it, a UK Government…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2024 Second independence referendum will 'undoubtedly' happen, Scottish Tory MP says SCOTLAND will “undoubtedly” have a second referendum on independence, a Conservative MP has said ...