Orkney and Shetland MP and Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson, Alistair Carmichael, has condemned the government’s Safety of Rwanda Bill as “an entirely political exercise” in debates on the legislation last night in Parliament.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken in Parliament to urge caution on proposals by the Conservative government to abolish National Insurance contributions.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken in Parliament on the need for ministers to speed up a decision on restoring funding to UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East).
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament raised a government briefing document which warned of the “risks” of speaking about the exact number of Horizon cases which are expected to be overturned by new legislation.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed a study commissioned by Food Standards Scotland, which found that proposals to cut meat and dairy consumption risked exacerbating micronutrient insufficiencies for people in Scotland.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today condemned Conservative economic mismanagement, following analysis showing the harm to household debt and pensioner tax liabilities from government decisions.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for the government to commit to banning the importation of goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank in Palestine.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for government ministers to instruct energy regulator Ofgem to look at options for a “geographic tariff” to reduce bills for areas with high fuel poverty in the Highlands and Islands.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to the Chancellor’s Budget.
For ‘embarrassing uncles’ everywhere, I may have raised the bar unsustainably high last week. During First Minister’s Questions on Thursday, I invited the Deputy First Minister to join me in congratulating Orkney and Shetland’s young athletes.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today paid tribute to young athletes from Orkney and Shetland during First Minister’s Questions, following a series of fantastic performances during this year’s Junior Inter-County (JIC) competition over the weekend which saw Or
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today met with the Scottish Government’s Public Health Minister, Jenni Minto, to discuss ongoing issues with the provision of dental services in the islands.
It’s 39 years since my last involvement in a Junior Inter County football match at the Bignold - a scrappy 0-0 draw, unlikely to make any JIC showreel.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, today (Friday) hosted the latest Orkney Digital Forum at the St Magnus Centre in Kirkwall.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today accused the Scottish Government of “stringing people in Orkney along” over its repeated failure to introduce Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) on Pentland Firth ferry routes.
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.
