Northern Isles MP responds to defence spending increase
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to the announcement that the UK will increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to the announcement that the UK will increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today [25 February] met with farmers from across the UK at the National Farmers’ Union London Conference to discuss their concerns about the future of farming.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has responded to reports today that Prime Minister Keir Starmer has put an UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme on the table in his talks with Brussels, calling it “a victory for common sense”.
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’s MSP, Liam McArthur has today welcomed the announcement that Orkney is set to become one of the latest National Lottery ‘Heritage Places’.
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat, Beatrice Wishart, has called on the Scottish Government to extend its Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4) contract consultation beyond Monday 13th October due to internet disruption.
After ongoing and extensive engagement with constituents, Beatrice Wishart has submitted a 3,500-word response to the Scottish Government’s Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4) contract consultation, demanding improvements to benefit local residents.
Beatrice Wishart has pushed the Scottish Government on what actions it will take to improve island resilience, following disruption caused by Storm Amy at the weekend.
Liam McArthur, Orkney’s MSP has welcomed news that Orkney Islands Council has today agreed the design for three new internal ferries today and moved towards tender.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has again pushed the Scottish Government to reintroduce the ‘shared cabin’ policy as a condition of the upcoming Northern Isles Ferries contract.
At the end of an historic season for Papay’s footballers, Saturday’s dinner dance in the island’s wonderful hostel was always likely to be a memorable affair.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur today spoke in a debate on community safety, raising concerns over proposals under review by the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service to close stations across Scotland and reduce firefighter numbers.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has today responded to reports that STV is set to cut 60 jobs in the coming year, which will mean a loss of 10% of the workforce.