Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on ministers to include marine renewables in their industrial strategy during Business and Trade questions in the House of Commons.
Responding to the Budget, which includes changes to Agricultural Property Relief and real terms cut to farm budgets in England, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael said:
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on the government to consider ending free trade negotiations with Israel following news that the Israeli parliament has voted to ban...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has highlighted the farming and crofting community’s concerns about the upcoming Budget and government priorities on food security...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken in Parliament on concerns amongst farmers and crofters about the potential impact of changes...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today secured agreement for a ministerial meeting to discuss government support for the space sector in the Northern Isles.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has been elected Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fisheries this week.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken in Parliament on the “disconnect” between energy generation and fuel poverty during a debate on community benefits from renewable energy projects.
Northern Isles MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today secured a commitment to meet with the Minister for Maritime, Mike Kane MP, to discuss action to prevent dangerous behaviour by...
Spring has truly sprung - lambs aplenty, longer days and fading daffodils.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has become a godparent to Belarusian political prisoner Hanna Kurys. Hanna was arrested when she was 21 years old and sentenced in December 2024.
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.
