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...
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.
As part of Apprenticeship Week I met with UHI Shetland to discuss their work in supporting local businesses through the apprenticeship scheme.
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has kicked off this year's Scottish Apprenticeship Week campaign with a visit to UHI Orkney.