Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Orkney and Shetland, Alistair Carmichael, has today [Monday] backed the manifesto proposals from the Scotch Whisky Association...
Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Orkney and Shetland, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed the launch of the Liberal Democrat election manifesto, which includes proposals for...
Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Orkney and Shetland, Alistair Carmichael, has today backed new Lib Dem plans to boost parental leave rights and double Statutory Maternity Pay to £350 a month.
Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Orkney and Shetland, Alistair Carmichael, has today backed the National Farmers’ Union Scotland general election manifesto, to ensure that farmers and food producers continue to thrive in the isles.
Responding to Rishi Sunak calling the General Election for the 4th of July, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael said:
Northern Isles representatives, Alistair Carmichael MP, Beatrice Wishart MSP and Liam McArthur MSP have today welcomed news that BT will significantly delayed plans to force customers...
Shetland representatives Beatrice Wishart MSP and Alistair Carmichael MP have today written to Serco Northlink Ferries, calling on them to allow an additional sailing to increase passenger capacity at the start of the summer break.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament warned that ministers must learn the lessons of the “Infected Blood” scandal around the culture of government institutions.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on the UK government to “render any assistance necessary” should the International Criminal Court approve arrest warrants relating to war crimes and crimes against humanity...
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat, Beatrice Wishart, has led the first fishing debate in Holyrood since 2022.
Orkney's MSP and MP have today written to one of the UK's biggest energy suppliers, urging them to reconsider their "tone-deaf" approach to communications about the RTS switch-off.
In the 1980s the future was flexible energy tariffs using a nationwide Radio Teleswitch (RTS) system.
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed news of a major new grant to Save Our Screen Machine that marks a major milestone towards the building of a new mobile cinema.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart is encouraging young people to showcase their sense of humour by participating in a national primary school joke competition - VoiceBox 2025.
I’m delighted to confirm that 18 years after first being elected as Orkney’s MSP, I’ve finally delivered my ‘maiden’ speech in the cattle ring at The Mart. There are many more iconic debating chambers, but few as intimidating.
Scottish politicians have been urged to listen to ‘marginalised’ voices within coastal communities, as part of a major multi-media touring exhibition showcased at the Scottish Parliament featuring testimonies from Orkney and around the country.
Scottish Liberal Democrats will support the budget for 2025-26. This budget is not perfect, but the Scottish Government has shown willingness to listen and respond to Liberal Democrat priorities
After attending the annual dinner of NFU Scotland last night, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has restated his support for the farming sector and offered his thanks to Martin Kennedy, who has stepped down as NFUS President after four years.
