Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today [Tuesday 9th July] been sworn in as a full member of the new parliament.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, will on Friday 12th July and Monday 15th July hold his first constituent advice surgeries since being re-elected to represent the Northern Isles.
Following his election as MP for Orkney and Shetland, Alistair Carmichael said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Orkney and Shetland, Alistair Carmichael, has today [Monday] backed the manifesto proposals from the Scotch Whisky Association...
Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Orkney and Shetland, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed the launch of the Liberal Democrat election manifesto, which includes proposals for...
Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Orkney and Shetland, Alistair Carmichael, has today backed new Lib Dem plans to boost parental leave rights and double Statutory Maternity Pay to £350 a month.
Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Orkney and Shetland, Alistair Carmichael, has today backed the National Farmers’ Union Scotland general election manifesto, to ensure that farmers and food producers continue to thrive in the isles.
Responding to Rishi Sunak calling the General Election for the 4th of July, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael said:
Northern Isles representatives, Alistair Carmichael MP, Beatrice Wishart MSP and Liam McArthur MSP have today welcomed news that BT will significantly delayed plans to force customers...
The Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill was passed in the Scottish Parliament last week.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart has marked Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) at the Scottish Parliament.
Last Thursday, as the last rites were read over the Scottish Government’s flagship, National Care Service, few tears were shed. This hapless attempt by the SNP to centralise care services proved singularly unpopular.
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur today spoke in the Holocaust Memorial Day debate in the Scottish Parliament, noting this year’s theme, ‘For a Better Future’, and drawing on the grave lessons of the Holocaust.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has attended the launch of the Scottish Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Edinburgh Institute for Regeneration and Repair.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today highlighted South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust’s bid to purchase the Tomb of the Eagles, praising the Trust and the national funding bodies supporting their bid.
Commenting following the news that the Scottish Government will be providing a significant uplift in funding for ferries and island connectivity as well as additional flexibility, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
This week the Scottish Government brought forward a motion calling on the UK Labour Government to pay compensation to the 1950s women impacted by the lack of notice to changes to their state pension age.
Commenting after the Scottish Government announced it would no longer proceed with plans to institute a National Care Service, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said: