Local Tories split over crucial Brexit vote
Moray Conservative MP Douglas Ross has confirmed that he will vote against Theresa May’s Brexit deal tonight citing concerns about its impact on fishing.
Andrew Bowie
Aberdeenshire MP promoted to prestigious government role
An Aberdeenshire politician has described his UK Government promotion as a "great privilege."
Bowie urges Scottish MPs to back May’s deal
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine MP Andrew Bowie last night urged Scottish colleagues on all sides of the House to “stand up, be counted” and back Theresa May’s Brexit deal.
North-east Tory MP apologises after wrongly claiming back train fare
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine MP Andrew Bowie has apologised after claiming back a £202 rail fare that was not connected to his Commons work.
May says Brexit deal is ‘within our grasp’ after negotiators secure further breakthrough
Theresa May last night vowed to do everything possible in the next “crucial 72 hours” to deliver her Brexit plans after negotiators secured a breakthrough on the UK-EU future relationship declaration.
Andrew Bowie: Remembering the soldiers who fell in ‘unimaginable’ places
This Sunday, the country will pause, as it does every year, to remember all those who have fallen in the service of our country in every conflict since 1914. In this year of the centenary of the armistice, the two minutes’ silence will have greater resonance than usual.
SNP say MP’s ‘two governments’ comment shows Tories still oppose devolution
The SNP has rounded on Tory MP Andrew Bowie after he said he was “sad” Scotland has two governments.
Launch of new bus service postponed amid Aberdeen bypass delays
A bus firm has been forced to postpone the roll-out of a new service connected to the Aberdeen bypass due to uncertainty over when the road will finally open.
Defence gets boost in Budget amid evolving threats
Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced an additional £1billion for defence spending in the Budget.
AWPR bosses have ‘failed to complete legal paperwork’ to get road opened
Transport bosses have been accused of holding up the opening of the long-awaited bypass - by not completing the proper legal paperwork.
Andrew Bowie: Britain’s special relationship with United States is no myth – no matter what protesters claim
It is a fact that most politicians in this country are obsessed with American politics.
Warning issued as figures reveal almost 1,700 deliberate fires set in north-east
Thousands of fires are being started on purpose across the north-east as firefighters attempt to combat natural blazes brought on by soaring temperatures.
North-east MP and councillor make joint call to address speeding concerns in Kirkton of Tough
A north-east MP and a local councillor have issued a joint call for action to address speeding concerns in an Aberdeenshire village.
Protection demanded for former soldiers by Conservative MP
Protection from prosecution for former soldiers has been demanded by West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine MP Andrew Bowie.
Gambling ‘crack cocaine’ risk reduced as puggies stakes cut to £2
Machines with a reputation as the crack cocaine of the gambling word have had their risk reduced by maximum stakes being cut to £2.
Call for Donald Trump to bypass London and visit Balmoral instead
Members of a number of Conservative organisations have called for Donald Trump to bypass London and visit Balmoral instead on his UK trip this summer.
Theresa May calls on Nicola Sturgeon to reconsider her rejection of Brexit Bill amendments
Prime Minister Theresa May has called on Nicola Sturgeon to reconsider her rejection of the Brexit Bill clause 11 amendments.
First Scottish Conservative promoted to leave the back benches is Andrew Bowie
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine MP Andrew Bowie has become the first of his intake to be promoted to the government benches.
Theresa May hears the case for a unique Brexit deal for the fishing industry
Prime Minister Theresa May listened to Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid make the case for a unique Brexit deal for the fishing industry during a Downing Street meeting.
North-east MPs deny they are part of a Westminster pressure group plotting against the prime minister
North-east MPs have denied they are part of a Westminster group which is plotting against the prime minister.
No evidence welfare reform is delivering, select committee finds
A welfare reform roll-out being piloted in areas including Inverness is yet to provide evidence it is working, Westminster’s work and pensions select committee has found.
North-east MPs’ warning over reductions in free cash machines
Fears have been raised over a possible reduction in free cash machines due to plans to pay operators less money.
North-east MP at heart of plans for Conservative youth relaunch
A Scottish MP is at the heart of plans to relaunch a UK-wide Conservative Party youth branch.
MP pulls out of race for Aberdeen University rector – because he might win
Conservative MP Andrew Bowie has claimed he pulled out of the race to be the next rector of Aberdeen University - because he was worried he might win.
Andrew Bowie: ‘Bank bosses should be ashamed’
Conservative MP Andrew Bowie said RBS should be ashamed.
Aberdeenshire constituency facing ‘double whammy’ tax raid
An affluent north-east constituency will be one of the worst hit by the Scottish Government’s income tax increase, according to its MP.
Uni rector elections end in farce as vote ruled invalid
Prestigious elections to find a new rector for the historic Aberdeen University have descended into farce amid accusations of dirty tricks and “banana republic” tactics.
Scottish Conservatives to hold spring conference in Aberdeen
The Scottish Conservatives will hold their spring 2018 party conference in Aberdeen - for the first time in more than 20 years.
Andrew Bowie: True unemployment levels may be hidden in Aberdeenshire
A north-east MP has claimed the true level of unemployment in Aberdeenshire may be masked by unclaimed benefit.
North-east to benefit from £60M faster broadband scheme
The north-east will benefit from a multimillion-pound scheme to improve internet speeds across the UK.
North-east Tories get behind May amid leadership speculation
North-east Tories have dismissed talk about Theresa May’s future as prime minister as “unnecessary speculation”.
MP calls for AWPR to be open to pedestrians and cyclists in Queensferry Crossing-style event
An MP has called for pedestrians and cyclists to have the chance to walk and ride the Aberdeen Bypass for a day before it opens to cars.