Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has backed concerns raised by business groups including the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers and the Country Land and Business Association...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed the announcement of a 50% uplift in ringfenced funding support for tidal stream energy.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has responded to today’s statement on the public finances by the Chancellor, condemning the “reckless and irresponsible” economic management by...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has backed calls for the incoming Labour government to uphold international law and support efforts towards a lasting peace in Israel and Palestine...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to the publication of the UK Covid Inquiry’s first report into the Covid-19 pandemic.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today spoken in the first parliamentary business on the Post Office Horizon scandal, questioning the incoming Labour minister on the evidence of a change of culture at the Post Office.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero to expand support for tidal stream energy and to set...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for the new government to end the two-child limit on universal credit and tax credits.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today given his support to a parliamentary motion calling for the new Labour government to live up to recommendations by...
Another week, another slew of MSPs announcing their intention to stand down at the next election. Of most note, if no great surprise, was confirmation that Nicola Sturgeon plans to head for the Holyrood exit next May.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today responded to a statement made by Destination Orkney, urging Orkney Islands Council to reject an accommodation-based visitor levy.
Once again I was delighted to host Brain Tumour Research’s ‘Wear a Hat Day’ in the Scottish Parliament. MSP’s took part in a photocall after First Minister’s questions.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart, has hosted Brain Tumour Research’s 2025 ‘Wear a Hat Day’ in the Scottish Parliament to raise awareness among parliamentarians of the devastating disease.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today urged the government to take action to address the challenges in delivering additional support for learning in island communities.
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart, in a Scottish Government debate entitled Protecting and Growing Scotland’s Iconic Food and Drink Sector highlighted Shetland’s contribution to the food and drink sector.
Following International Women’s Day on Saturday 8th March, I spoke in a members’ debate held in the Scottish Parliament. This year’s theme is ‘Accelerating Action’, calling for increased urgency in addressing barriers to gender equality.
In some ways it is hard to believe five years have passed since the Covid-19 pandemic hit our shores, and yet at the same time it feels like a lifetime ago.
Orkney has established itself as a “must visit” destination for government ministers, parliamentary committees and politicians of every political stripe.