Responding to the report released today by the independent Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, that recommended that the government should compensate women affected, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael said:
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today challenged transport ministers to ensure that a review into potential changes to search and rescue helicopter services in the Northern Isles do not leave island communities “exposed”.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken on the need for full accountability in the passage of the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill, which will overturn convictions of postmasters prosecuted during the Horizon scandal.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today condemned the passing of the Safeguarding National Security Bill under Article 23 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed a U-turn by HMRC on closing its tax self-assessment telephone helpline for half of the year, but warned that the reversal must be followed by properly resourcing advice services.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for a reversal in trends towards centralised abattoirs for meat production in the UK, during a debate in Parliament on food security.
Orkney and Shetland MP and Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson, Alistair Carmichael, has condemned the government’s Safety of Rwanda Bill as “an entirely political exercise” in debates on the legislation last night in Parliament.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken in Parliament to urge caution on proposals by the Conservative government to abolish National Insurance contributions.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken in Parliament on the need for ministers to speed up a decision on restoring funding to UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East).
The sudden and unexpected death of Alex Salmond from a heart attack while on a speaking engagement in North Macedonia is, first and foremost, a tragedy for his family and my thoughts go out to them, particularly his wife, Moira.
Liam McArthur MSP poses in pink at Holyrood to support Wear It Pink, one of the UK’s biggest and brightest fundraising events
Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney, has criticised the latest update from the Scottish Government which has indicated that ferry fares for services in the Northern Isles network will increase by 10% from next year.
In response to the announcement made by the Scottish Government on 9 October that Orkney Islands Council has secured £3 million in government funding to replace Orkney’s internal ferry fleet, Liam McArthur has commented:
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has once again highlighted the risk that island communities such as Orkney may become ‘legal aid deserts’ in light of reports from the Scottish Legal Aid Board that over 439 solicitors in Scotland have left duty schemes.
This week, the 15th Shetland Wool Week celebrates and welcomes knitters from around the globe.
I can now say I have introduced the Queen to Marty Flett. Fortunately, Marty was on his best behaviour, granted not a high bar, but it was enough to keep me out of the Tower of London for now – despite having accidentally ‘photo bombed’ the King...
Responding to the publication of the Scottish Government's evidence submission on assisted dying, Liam McArthur MSP said:
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has marked this year’s Organ and Tissue Donation Week by highlighting the importance of people discussing their donation decisions with their loved ones.