Andrew Bowie
Conservative · West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
FULL PROFILEAndrew Bowie is the Conservative MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, first elected in 2017. He is 38 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Energy policy and North Sea oil/gas · Defence and military affairs · Scottish economic development · Immigration and asylum policy · Nuclear energy development
Positions
North Sea Oil and Gas — Strong supporter of continued extraction and industry protection
strong
Nuclear Energy — Advocate for Great British Nuclear and advanced modular reactors
strong
Immigration — Supports stricter immigration and asylum systems
moderate
Defence — Advocates for stronger naval capabilities and military investment
strong
Abortion Rights — Supports easier access to abortion
moderate
Government Transparency — Opposes reduced parliamentary oversight and government secrecy
moderate
EU Relations — Opposes further European integration
moderate
Healthcare — Supports prostate cancer awareness initiatives
weak
Notable Rebellions
2023-03-07 — Voted against government position on public order legislation, suggesting concerns about civil liberties or police powers
2022-10-18 — Supported additional provisions in public order legislation that government opposed
2021-09-10 — Voted for parliamentary session to be held in private, opposing government's preference for public proceedings
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and industry-advocacy driven, particularly strong on defending Scottish economic interests in energy sector. Combines military pragmatism with detailed policy questioning, frequently using parliamentary questions to scrutinize government decisions affecting Scotland's energy industry and local economic interests.
Background
Andrew Bowie served in the Royal Navy before entering Parliament, bringing military experience and understanding of defence issues to his political career. His naval background appears to inform his strong focus on defence policy and national security matters.