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Indyref2 is desperate last throw of the dice, says Conservative MP

A Scottish Conservative MP has described plans to pursue a second independence referendum as a “desperate last throw of the dice”. Andrew Bowie, who represents West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, told BBC’s The Nine time should be spent talking about ...

28 Jun 2022 at 23:40

By-election losses ‘monumental and humiliating’ for Boris Johnson – Sturgeon

Losses in two by-elections have been a “monumental, massive, humiliating vote of no confidence” in the Prime Minister, Nicola Sturgeon has said. The Tories lost the Wakefield seat in West Yorkshire to Labour and Tiverton and Honiton in Devon to the ...

24 Jun 2022 at 13:07

Snap general election is not in national interest – Scottish Tory MP

A snap general election would not be in the national interest, a Scottish Tory MP has said. Andrew Bowie is backing former Chancellor Rishi Sunak to become the next Conservative prime minister due to his “proven” track record of acting in a crisis....

24 Oct 2022 at 10:19

Do not bring nuclear energy plants to Scotland, SNP tells new minister

The SNP has warned new energy minister Andrew Bowie to keep new nuclear power out of Scotland. Energy policy has long been one of the most contentious issues between the UK and Scottish governments, with disagreements around the future of oil and ...

21 Feb 2023 at 19:43

Disunity and division helps Russia and China, says security minister

Division within Britain helps countries like Russia and China, UK security minister Tom Tugendhat has said as he intimated the push for Scottish independence could damage the country’s safety. The minister was speaking at a fringe event at the ...

28 Apr 2023 at 19:31

Sunak defends handling of Zahawi row as pressure on Tory chairman mounts

Rishi Sunak has suggested it would have been “politically expedient” to sack Nadhim Zahawi but insisted that “due process” means the investigation into his tax affairs should be allowed to reach its conclusion. The Prime Minister acknowledged ...

25 Jan 2023 at 17:52

UK and US agree deal to speed up building of nuclear plants

The UK and US have agreed a deal to boost the building of nuclear plants in both countries to be signed during Donald Trump’s state visit this week. Downing Street said the week would see a “step change” in the UK-US relationship as Sir Keir ...

16 Sept 2025 at 08:57

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Scots Tory MP warns his party against ‘aping’ Farage’s Reform UK

A leading Tory MP has warned his party against “aping Nigel Farage at every available opportunity” in a bid to boost support. The call from Andrew Bowie, the Conservative shadow Scottish secretary at Westminster, was revealed in the wake of ...

06 Apr 2025 at 00:01

Extending windfall tax on energy firms was ‘difficult decision’, says Chancellor

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has conceded his decision to extend the windfall tax on oil and gas firms is “difficult” for Conservatives in north-east Scotland. However, he insisted increasing the lifetime of the energy profits levy by a further ...

07 Mar 2024 at 10:38

Scottish Tories voice concern at ‘deeply disappointing’ windfall tax extension

Senior Scottish Conservatives have spoken out against the Chancellor’s decision to extend the windfall tax on energy firms in his Budget – with UK energy minister Andrew Bowie branding the move “deeply disappointing”. The West ...

06 Mar 2024 at 16:41

Scottish Tory leader rejects claims he threatened to quit over windfall tax plan

Douglas Ross has rejected claims he was on the verge of resigning as Scottish Conservative leader in a row over the windfall tax extension. The Telegraph newspaper reported Mr Ross had heated conversations with Prime Minister ...

07 Mar 2024 at 17:20

Yousaf: Tory MPs will be punished by voters if they back windfall tax extension

Conservative MPs in the north-east of Scotland who back the windfall tax extension will be punished at the general election, Humza Yousaf has said. The First Minister accused the Scottish Tories – including leader Douglas ...

08 Mar 2024 at 16:12

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