Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today backed calls by Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey to rapidly increase defence spending, aiming to hit 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has called for the government to prepare a strategy to support the Scotch whisky industry in the event of tariffs being placed on the industry by President Trump.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament warned against the US “carving up the map in Europe” in a deal with Vladimir Putin.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the introduction today of the Political Donations Bill, led by fellow Liberal Democrat MP Manuela Perteghella.
Northern Isles representatives Alistair Carmichael MP, Liam McArthur MSP and Beatrice Wishart MSP, have today responded to news that energy regulator Ofgem is consulting on new rules to ensure that Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meter users are...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament challenged Treasury ministers on their consideration of Scottish tenant farmers in developing changes to farm inheritance tax.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today backed Liberal Democrat calls for the hospitality industry to be made exempt from the government’s hike in National Insurance Contributions, following revelations that the industry faces...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on the government to confirm future funding for the Dover Port Health Authority, to continue checks on food consignments coming across the border.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament raised local concerns about the slow rate of smart meter installation ahead of the shutdown of the radio teleswitch service in June 2025.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has written to the Scottish Government questioning their lack of action on the Highlands and Islands Air Discount Scheme after almost a year since the publishing of Transport Scotland's Aviation.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart has once again pressed the Scottish Government for clarity on the opening of NorthLink ferry bookings after the current booking ‘cliff edge’ of 31st December 2025.
The Scottish Parliament went into recess last week ahead of what is set to be a busy summer. The period leading up to summer recess can often feel quite frantic, not least as the government scrambles to keep its legislative programme on track.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today welcomed news that Scottish Water will be working with the organisers of the 2025 Orkney International Island Games
Beatrice Wishart, has revealed 54 penalties have been issued to Northern Isles Ferry Service operator Serco NorthLink since 2019. Penalties between July 2019 and June 2024 totalled £139,248
In a relatively short space of time, Laura has made a significant and positive impact as CEO of NHS Orkney.
The working week doesn’t usually start with opera, so I was delighted to accept an invitation from Scottish Opera, who are in Shetland this week.
It has been one of those weeks when turning on the news or logging into social media is best avoided as the Middle East risks going up in flames following Israel’s pre-emptive attack on Iran.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has invited the new Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Mairi McAllan, to visit Orkney to engage with the Council and local partners as plans to deliver major housing development in the islands reach a critical point.