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 is set to question Scottish Government ministers on the funding allocations made under the Future Farming Investment Scheme later this week.
Beatrice Wishart has raised a First Minister’s question on the equitable funding for the fishing sector.
Let’s start with the positives. 18 months ago, scarcely a week passed without some part of the Loganair service being subject to disruption.
Beatrice Wishart met today with senior representatives of Loganair in Holyrood following ground-handling and customer service issues that arose after weather disrupted the flight from Edinburgh via Kirkwall to Sumburgh on Friday evening.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has reinforced the need for Loganair to take urgent steps to address serious ground-handling and customer service issues that arose at the weekend following flight disruption.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, and Emma Macdonald, Scottish Liberal Democrat Candidate for Shetland, have today responded to reports that the UK government will not amend or repeal the Family Farm Tax in the upcoming budget.
After so many images of death and destruction what a blessed relief it was to see pictures of joy emerging earlier this week from a region mired in bloodshed for so long.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has today welcomed the announcement that Orkney is set to become one of the latest National Lottery ‘Heritage Places’.
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat, Beatrice Wishart, has called on the Scottish Government to extend its Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4) contract consultation beyond Monday 13th October due to internet disruption.