Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken out in Parliament about the future of the Crown Post Office branch in Kirkwall, calling the approach taken “nothing short of a disgrace”.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament highlighted the benefits sufferers of some chronic conditions find from using medical cannabis, during a debate on the topic.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament reiterated calls for better funding of the Animal and Plant Health Agency following a new case of avian influenza in the UK.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken in Parliament to call for the Chancellor to meet with farming unions over the impact of changes to farming inheritance tax.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has voted to reverse the government’s decision not to compensate women affected by maladministration in changes to the state pension age.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the news today that the government will make a £20 million investment in Orbex, to support the development of their rocket and delivery of the upcoming launch from SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on the Minister for the Constitution and European Union Relations to engage more closely with fishing industry organisations in the run up to “critical” negotiations over future access and...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament called on the government to broaden their consultation on changes to farm inheritance tax, and have a “sensible debate” on the policy.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to a new report by the Office of Budget Responsibility on the impact of changes to agricultural and business property relief on inheritance tax...
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has pledged his support for this year’s MS Awareness Week.
Spring has truly sprung - lambs aplenty, longer days and fading daffodils.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today received confirmation from Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie that NatureScot will carry out census work on raven numbers in Orkney, after Mr McArthur called for such a survey at First Minister’s Questions.
Easter recess offered a chance to spend time at home interspersed with some customary island hopping. First up, a busy day in Sanday, including a surgery and meetings with the local business forum and Development Trust.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart has joined Bowel Cancer UK’s #PassItOn campaign this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, April 2025.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has welcomed news that the Scottish Government plans to increase the income threshold for charity audits in Scotland from £500,000 to £1 million, following a review of charity regulation last year.
Delegates gathered in sunny Inverness last weekend for our Spring conference. As well as engagement in debates and policies, it was a chance to hear members’ contributions and from those who have put themselves forward as candidates for election.
Scottish Liberal Democrats gathered in sunny Inverness last weekend for our Spring conference.
Some may recall Boris Johnston’s hopelessly optimistic plans for street parties to celebrate Brexit Day. One wonders if Donald Trump harbours similar ambitions for a Liberation Day public holiday in future.
