“Give up the gimmicks” – Carmichael calls for serious action ahead of King’s Speech
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for the government to “give up the gimmicks” ahead of the King’s Speech on Tuesday.
6 Nov 2023
News
Carmichael condemns “grim politics” from Home Secretary on homeless people
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael has condemned Home Secretary Suella Braverman's new proposals to fine charities for providing tents to homeless people, calling it “grim politics from a desperate government”.
6 Nov 2023
Carmichael renews calls for spirits duty rethink and industry support ahead of Autumn Statement
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has called for a rethink from the Treasury on spirits duty ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement.
3 Nov 2023
Carmichael welcomes SFF findings on public support for Scottish fishing
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed findings presented today by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF), which show broad support for the fishing sector in Scotland.
30 Oct 2023
Northern Isles MP joins MS Society to back call for full review of PIP process
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael has this week backed MS Society calls for a review into the way Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are handled for people with MS.
27 Oct 2023
Carmichael backs committee concerns on proactive approach to subsea infrastructure
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today backed concerned raised by the Scottish Affairs Committee following exchanges with the Ministry of Defence on the security of subsea infrastructure around the UK.
27 Oct 2023
Carmichael highlights “bleak” financial scenario for local post offices in Parliament
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has this week highlighted the “bleak” situation faced by sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses due to unsustainable fiscal balances imposed on them by the publicly-owned Post Office.
26 Oct 2023
Northern Isles MP calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza to allow aid to reach Palestinian civilians and to support the release of Israeli hostages taken after Hamas’s terrorist attacks.
24 Oct 2023
“Gratitude and commendation” deserved for lifeboat and coastguard efforts in Storm Babet
RNLI lifeboat volunteers and coastguard helicopter crew who worked tirelessly to rescue people during Storm Babet deserve “gratitude and commendation”, Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has said today in Parliament.
23 Oct 2023
News from Orkney and Shetlands MSPs
New Year, superfast broadband and local government funding
Another year is upon us and it has been a case of hitting the ground running on the return of the Parliament after the festive break. This week though has seen great disruption across Shetland with wintery weather.
21 Jan 2024
My Week
19 Jan 2024
McArthur invites First Minister for a tour of Orkney after claim “all homes can access superfast broadband”
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has invited the First Minister on a tour of Orkney to explain the government’s broadband policy to locals, after Humza Yousaf claimed that every home in Scotland could access superfast broadband.
18 Jan 2024
Orcadian Column, 18 Jan 2024
James Stockan’s announcement on Monday that he is stepping down from Orkney Islands Council caught most people by surprise, certainly in its timing. Indeed, the echoes with a similar, sudden resignation almost exactly a year ago are uncanny.
18 Jan 2024
McArthur comments on Visitor Levy Bill
Speaking after the Scottish Parliament’s Stage 1 debate on the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
16 Jan 2024
Shetland
Wishart highlights cruise ship exclusion from Visitor Levy Bill
Shetland’s MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat, Beatrice Wishart, has highlighted the absence of cruise ships in the Scottish Government’s Visitor Levy Bill in a speech during the first stage of the bill’s passage through the Scottish Parliament.
16 Jan 2024
McArthur reacts to Stockan retirement news
Responding to the announcement by Councillor James Stockan that he is stepping down as leader and as a member of Orkney Islands Council, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
15 Jan 2024
Shetland Times Column 12 January 2024
What better place to start the first working week of the New Year but standing literally at the top of the country - on Saxa Vord at arguably one of the best views in Shetland.
12 Jan 2024
My Week
12 Jan 2024