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 today called on the Scottish Government to take steps to ensure that funding allocations for festivals and events in island communities such as Orkney are sufficiently island proofed to allow long term sustainability.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has pledged his support for Volunteers’ Week 2025, taking place from 2nd-8th June.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has expressed his support for Dementia Awareness Week 2025, which is taking place from the 2nd-8th June.
Beatrice Wishart MSP for Shetland and Scottish Liberal Democrat has today welcomed statistics demonstrating the importance of Shetland’s farmed shellfish sector to Scotland.
While the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) switch-off is technically a reserved rather than devolved matter, it affects thousands of homes across Scotland. Around 125,000 according to latest figures, including 17,000 in Edinburgh and 22,500 in Glasgow.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has pressed the Scottish Government on the timetable for replacing Orkney’s internal ferry fleet.
“McArthur has a reputation as a highly competitive footballer”. Not immediately relevant to Holyrood’s decision to pass the general principles of my Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) bill at Stage 1 last Tuesday, I accept.
Attending the Viking Genes event today (Wednesday 21st May) in Mareel, MSP Beatrice Wishart joined around 50 people, including the Shetland committee, for the launch of the project.
Beatrice Wishart has called for urgent action to prepare for the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) switch-off after securing a debate in the Scottish Parliament.
