Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on DEFRA and the Department for Business and Trade to work together to ensure that any future trade deals protect farm profitability.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for the government to change its definition of “energy intensive industries” to include distillers and allow them to access energy support.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament called for the government to do more to challenge attacks and abuse of humanitarian aid workers in conflict zones.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the introduction today of a Bill which would require a vote in Parliament on any trade deal agreed by the government with the United States of America.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fisheries has today launched a Call for Evidence from the fishing industry and related stakeholders on their priorities for future fishing arrangements with the EU.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has called for the government to cut trade red tape with the EU by agreeing a sanitary and phytosanitary agreement.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in the House of Commons called for the UK to continue to oppose and expose Vladimir Putin, following news that 15 Members of Parliament (including Mr Carmichael) have been banned...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to news that he has been banned from travelling to Russia in the latest sanctions list, calling it a “point of pride”.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today secured confirmation that there will be “no linkage” between negotiations with the EU on security and defence and those around future access to fisheries.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has said that Orkney Islands Council’s decision not to proceed with a visitor levy is “unsurprising” and has called for the Scottish Government to engage constructively with the local authority and tourism sector.
During the Festival of Politics at Holyrood last month, I had the pleasure of interviewing veteran BBC News anchor and foreign correspondent, Clive Myrie.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has today urged the Scottish Government to take steps to raise public awareness of misleading land sale ‘scams’
Liam McArthur, Orkney’s MSP, plans to highlight in parliament concerns arising from misleading advertising practices relating to land sales in Orkney and other parts of the Highlands & Islands.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today called on the Scottish Government to provide better tailored support for SME building firms in rural and island communities.
The Scottish Parliament is not as we left it back at the start of summer recess. As June faded into July, MSPs headed for the exits with a spring in our step while Orkney readied itself to host The Best International Island Games Ever ©.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today voiced concerns about planned changes to the Loganair Kirkwall-Edinburgh route.
George Reid, who died last week, was an internationalist to his core. His political achievements included forming part of the SNP’s electoral breakthrough at Westminster in 1974, while as Holyrood’s Presiding Officer from 2003 to 2007...
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has welcomed news that Orkney Islands Council is set to purchase a third islander aircraft to improve connectivity across the north isles.