Responding to the report released today by the independent Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, that recommended that the government should compensate women affected, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael said:
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today challenged transport ministers to ensure that a review into potential changes to search and rescue helicopter services in the Northern Isles do not leave island communities “exposed”.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken on the need for full accountability in the passage of the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill, which will overturn convictions of postmasters prosecuted during the Horizon scandal.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today condemned the passing of the Safeguarding National Security Bill under Article 23 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed a U-turn by HMRC on closing its tax self-assessment telephone helpline for half of the year, but warned that the reversal must be followed by properly resourcing advice services.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for a reversal in trends towards centralised abattoirs for meat production in the UK, during a debate in Parliament on food security.
Orkney and Shetland MP and Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson, Alistair Carmichael, has condemned the government’s Safety of Rwanda Bill as “an entirely political exercise” in debates on the legislation last night in Parliament.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken in Parliament to urge caution on proposals by the Conservative government to abolish National Insurance contributions.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken in Parliament on the need for ministers to speed up a decision on restoring funding to UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East).
In the immortal words of Sir Alex Ferguson, it’s ‘squeaky bum time’. As I sit here writing this column, US voters are heading to the polls in what looks set to be a ‘knife edge’ contest.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today visited the Scottish Ambulance Service’s contact centre in South Queensferry as part of ongoing efforts to see improvements in the way SAS’ call handling system manages incidents in island communities.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today spoken in the Scottish Parliament about delays in tasking ambulances in the islands.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart has highlighted the need for action to prevent the introduction of non-native species and best practice methods to eradicate species that have already taken hold in Scotland.
Responding to the opening of Serco NorthLink Ferries booking today beyond 31st December 2024 Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart said:
Responding to news that Young Enterprise Scotland risks closure and its staff issued with redundancy notices, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur said:
I can proudly lay claim to having once been part of a cycling peloton with Sir Chris Hoy. Granted, I was on an e-bike at the back of the pack but these are minor details.
The news of Alex Salmond’s death at the weekend came as a shock to many. The former First Minister leaves behind a unique political legacy and I offer condolences to his family.
The sudden and unexpected death of Alex Salmond from a heart attack while on a speaking engagement in North Macedonia is, first and foremost, a tragedy for his family and my thoughts go out to them, particularly his wife, Moira.