Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, will next Tuesday [5th March] lead a debate in Parliament on the Groceries Code Adjudicator.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today argued for compensation for the Horizon scandal to be handled by an independent commissioner, rather than by the Post Office.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to new government statistics showing that only 8% of employees in the UK shipping industry are now UK nationals.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today challenged ministers in Parliament on evidence in support of the suspension of funding to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken out in a parliamentary debate on fiscal support for coastal tourism and hospitality to call for renewed consideration on a cut to tourism VAT.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to energy regulator Ofgem’s announcement of a cut in the energy price cap.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to the release of a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) into the rollout of rural network coverage, which suggested that it is “unclear” whether the government will meet its targets.
Responding to the debate and votes on the conflict in Gaza and Israel this evening in Parliament, in which Conservative and SNP MPs walked out before voting occurred, allowing a Labour motion to pass unopposed, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael..
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the introduction today of new regulations which will support fairer and more transparent contracts for dairy farmers across the UK.
During Transport Questions in the Parliament today, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur secured a commitment from the Scottish Government to engage with Orkney Islands Council over accessibility on lifeline air services.
It takes a special talent to dislocate your hip during a football match when you’re not playing, or even on the substitutes bench. Miraculously, I achieved this feat while cheering on Sanday in a Parish Cup tie away to Holm in 2021.
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 MSP, Liam McArthur has launched a new search for ‘Orkney’s Local Hero’. The selected Local Hero will join MSPs and other Local Heroes from across Scotland at a special commemorative event in Holyrood on Saturday 29th June.
Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney, has repeated his support for Mental Health Awareness Week as the campaign encourages people to get more active to support their mental health.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart has launched a new search for ‘Shetland’s Local Hero’.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has repeated warnings of “legal aid deserts” emerging in rural Scotland, following the Law Society’s withdrawal from talks on reviewing legal aid fees with the Scottish Government.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart has raised the issue of support for police mental health in the Scottish Parliament during mental health awareness week.
In Mental Health Awareness Week, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has joined cross-party calls for the Scottish Government to commit long-term funding to the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association, calling it a ‘vital organisation’.
