Boosting mobile phone signal in north-east is ‘top priority’ says MP
Boosting mobile phone connectivity in West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine remains a “top priority” for the UK Government, according to the local MP.
Andrew Bowie
HS2 would spell ‘economic disaster’ for city, says Aberdeen MP
A north-east MP says the UK Government’s decision to continue the HS2 rail project would spell “economic disaster” for Aberdeen.
North-east MPs lay out their pledges – West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine winner Andrew Bowie
The north-east’s winning election candidates today give Evening Express readers their thoughts on a hard-fought campaign, the dramatic result – and the issues facing their communities.
Video: Andrew Bowie holds on in tight West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine contest
The Conservatives have held West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine – but saw their majority slashed.
North-east MPs give views on Brexit deal
As a Brexit deal has been agreed by Boris Johnson and EU leaders, north-east politicians will get the chance to vote for or against the agreement tomorrow.
Concerns residents of north-east towns are being ‘cut off’ by Aberdeen to Glasgow train
An MP is seeking the views of residents in two north-east towns over concerns they are being “cut off” from the main Aberdeen to Glasgow train line.
MP demands north-east trains stay on track to ensure passengers not cut off
An MP has urged rail bosses to ensure passengers from a north-east town are not “cut off” from the main Aberdeen to Glasgow line.
MP writes to north-east firms over Brexit worries
A north-east-MP has written to businesses in his constituency to provide an update on the Government’s plans for a no-deal Brexit.
Here’s how the north-east MPs voted in the Brexit Vote and why
North-east MPs have spoken out after a emphatic 432 votes to 202 rejected Theresa May’s Brexit plans.
Shock rise in attacks on north-east council employees
New figures have shown more than 2,800 attacks were made against north-east council staff in the past six years.
MP urges north-east residents to sign up to save lives
A North-east MP has shown his support in the fight against blood cancer by signing-up to donate.
NHS Grampian should get fair share, according to north-east MP
A north-east MP has urged the SNP government to ensure that NHS Grampian gets its fair share from a £2 billion budget boost.
North-east communities broadband issues to be discussed at events
A north-east MP is hosting a series of public forums on rural broadband throughout this summer.
North-east woman’s flight trauma sparks plea over service dogs
An MP is calling for clarity on the registration of service dogs – after a constituent missed her flight over the issue.
MP says Scottish Government should call in Kingsford stadium application
Plans for the new stadium should be “called in” by Scottish Ministers according to a MP and MSP.
North-east MP welcomes advances in legislation which could bring space travel industry to Scotland
A North-east MP has welcomed the progress of a bill that could pave the way for Scotland as a “space capital”.
‘North-east forgotten by SNP when it comes to basing civil service jobs’
An MP today claimed the North-east is “forgotten” when it comes to civil service jobs.
Jobless waiting up to six weeks for Universal Credit cash – MP
A North-east MP has said serious concerns remain about the roll-out of Universal Credit.
North-east MP claims impact of £20,000 ‘golden hello’ payment to new doctors ‘paltry’
More should be done to recruit GPs to rural areas, the Scottish Conservatives have said.
MSP calls on Tories to shun act of ‘economic vandalism’
An MSP has written to North-east Tory MPs calling on them to stand against the economic impact of a major rail development.
New MP speaks out against Aberdeen stadium plans
A newly-elected MP has given his backing to the campaign against a new Aberdeen FC stadium at Kingsford.