Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for the Defence Secretary to meet with energy companies and other departments to prevent the Northern Isles becoming a “soft target” to Russian escalation of activity in the North Sea.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament highlighted concerns about the risk posed to UK undersea energy infrastructure from the Russian “ghost fleet”; vessels controlled by the Russian state but sailing under the flag of...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for the creation of a “marine energy taskforce” while leading a debate on marine renewables in Parliament.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament called for parties to come together to ban non-UK citizens from using loopholes to put money into UK politics.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed news that Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has been licensed to carry out vertical launches from SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland, removing the last regulatory barrier to the first...
Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal to end 15 months of war in Gaza following months of talks, according to the BBC.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament called for greater funding for biosecurity, following a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Germany.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the government’s announcement today that the current readiness state for coastguard search-and-rescue helicopters based at Sumburgh in Shetland and Stornaway will be protected...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for more action from the UK government and the Civil Aviation Authority to reduce disproportionate disruption for domestic flights, including those from the North of Scotland...
This week we’re getting two weeks for the price of one as events take place to mark Dementia Awareness alongside recognition of the vital role played by Volunteers. At a local level, there will be a crossover between the two.
Beatrice Wishart has welcomed the Scottish Government’s response today to her written question, lodged on 16th May 2025
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today urged any constituents in need of a smart meter who are being quoted charges for installation costs to get in touch with the Orkney Parliamentary Office or Trading Standards at Orkney Islands Council.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed today welcomed a Scottish Government announcement that the procurement process is underway for two new 140m Freight Flex vessels for the Northern Isles Ferry Service routes from Aberdeen to Orkney and Shetland.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today called on the Scottish Government to take steps to ensure that funding allocations for festivals and events in island communities such as Orkney are sufficiently island proofed to allow long term sustainability.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has pledged his support for Volunteers’ Week 2025, taking place from 2nd-8th June.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has expressed his support for Dementia Awareness Week 2025, which is taking place from the 2nd-8th June.
Beatrice Wishart MSP for Shetland and Scottish Liberal Democrat has today welcomed statistics demonstrating the importance of Shetland’s farmed shellfish sector to Scotland.
While the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) switch-off is technically a reserved rather than devolved matter, it affects thousands of homes across Scotland. Around 125,000 according to latest figures, including 17,000 in Edinburgh and 22,500 in Glasgow.