Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today challenged the government to explain the cost of its digital ID card scheme, during an update from ministers in Parliament.
Orkney and Shetland MP, has this week spoken in Parliament on the need for enhanced testing of type-1 diabetes for infants.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today pressed senior civil servants at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on their planning for the “looming animal welfare” crisis around a shortage of sheep shearers in the UK.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today warned the Prime Minister that “the people of the United Kingdom will not support any intervention that does not have a clear objective and a clear plan for post-conflict period” following the...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has raised the need for meaningful community benefit with the Energy Minister Michael Shanks, in a debate in Parliament.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed news today that typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April according to regulator Ofgem, following changes to the energy price cap.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the government’s announcement today that existing protections for the scope and coverage of the Post Office network will be maintained and expanded.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has this week in Parliament raised concerns about potential consequences of “Section 1 & 2” firearms license regulation being merged by the government.
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today at their Spring Conference passed a motion calling for a strengthening of community benefit rules for renewable energy developments.
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today urged the Scottish Government to ensure local authorities receive adequate funding to invest in community sporting facilities, events, and opportunities.
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today called on the First Minister to instruct Highlands and Islands Airports Limited to reach an agreement with Loganair that would prevent service cuts on routes that connect the Northern and Western Isles with the Scottis
Liam McArthur, Orkney’s MSP has today asked the Scottish Government what specific steps it will take to strengthen digital infrastructure in island communities
During a Scottish Government debate on Scotland’s energy, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today moved an amendment calling for the government to strengthen community benefit obligations for renewable developers.
OK, who knew it was even possible to spend £110 on a pencil sharpener? Just one item on a truly astonishing list of purchases made by former SNP Chief Executive, Peter Murrell using funds embezzled from the party’s coffers.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today written to BT to voice concerns about the approach taken to financial compensation for customers impacted by the outage caused by the subsea cable fault
Liam McArthur, Orkney’s MSP has today responded to news that the Scottish Government proposals to extend enhanced greening measures to areas of permanent grassland have been paused.
‘Thank you’ hardly seems adequate in response to last week’s election result here in Orkney. It has been the privilege of my life to represent our islands at Holyrood over the past 19 years so to receive such an endorsement from voters is truly humbling.
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today announced his intention to stand for the role of Presiding Officer (PO) in the seventh session of the Scottish Parliament.