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...
This week I once again wrote to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport highlighting issues raised with me about our lifeline ferry service.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today highlighted the issue of raven attacks in the Scottish Parliament, which have caused “shocking, often fatal injuries” to livestock in Orkney and around Scotland.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today called on the government to ensure the continuity of funding under the Rural and Islands Housing funds for community development projects.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has said that he is “absolutely delighted” following news that the Scottish Land Fund have provided a grant to South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust to purchase the Tomb of the Eagles site and re-open it to the public.
Speaking yesterday in response to a statement from the Climate Action Minister Dr Alasdair Allan, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur highlighted that funding for area-based energy efficiency schemes is not being utilised effectively across Scotland.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP expressing concerns about passenger safety in pod lounges on the Northern Isles Ferry Service.
The passing of Christina McKelvie on Thursday was felt keenly across the Scottish Parliament and First Minister’s Questions was understandably a sombre occasion.
There is less than 100 days to go to the nationwide Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) switch-off on 30th June 2025. If you have an RTS meter and have not already contacted your energy supplier for an engineer visit I urge you to do so now.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed news that the Scottish Blood Transfusion Service will be returning to Orkney on 12th-14th May to hold blood donation sessions at the Pickaquoy Centre in Kirkwall from 9am-2pm.