Andrew Bowie: Expanding regional airport capacity can help strengthen the Union, and support left behind communities
Investment in this infrastructure can create thousands of jobs and opportunities in new areas.
Andrew Bowie: That weekend poll and Scotland’s future. Until we start to call ourselves British, why should anyone else?
The only institutions I can think of that retain the term ‘British’ are the BBC and the British Army – and, in Scotland, its Twitter handle is @ArmyScotland.
Andrew Bowie: We need to rediscover the quiet strength of British patriotism
Our tradition has never been the pomp and exuberance of Bastille Day or the Fourth of July. But we must do more to bring this country together.
Andrew Bowie: Evidence today that Ministers won’t negotiate trade deals that expose British farmers to unfair competition
I, for one, see this new Commission as further evidence that the Government will take expert advice that benefits farmers and consumers.
Andrew Bowie: Our new Trade and Agriculture Commission will protect – and economically enhance – British farming
It will look at how we can ensure fair competition in our trade agreements, while preserving the interests of consumers and developing nations.
Andrew Bowie: Events are moving dangerously quickly in the South China sea. Global Britain must step up.
The Chinese Communist Party has enhanced its campaign to dominate this critical waterway. Our country and its allies must act.