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“Tory plans for gap year deckhands insulting to fishermen” says Carmichael
Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland, has criticised Govt plans for skills shortages in the fishing industry to be filled by young people on gap years as an insult to the industry.
No Deal catastrophic for livestock farmers and Crofters
Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland, today challenged the Government’s no deal planning which he described as “catastrophic” for rural communities.
“Govt. must start listening to Farmers and Crofters” says Carmichael
Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland, today demanded that the Government listen to Farmers and Crofters when deciding no deal preparations. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr. Carmichael called on Government Ministers to reconsider the rates of tax which are proposed to be charged on...
“Marine Energy must be included in White Paper” says Carmichael
Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland, today challenged the Government to commit to ensure that marine and tidal energy is part of the Government’s Energy Strategy. A white paper is a guide on the Government’s strategy and policy for responding to specific issues, one on Energy has been...
Government Draft Tariffs demonstrate no deal challenges – Carmichael
Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland, today responded to the Government’s draft import tariffs in the event of a no deal Brexit. Mr. Carmichael raised the new figures, which were published today, in a debate on Brexit and the fishing industry.
