Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today challenged the Leader of the House in Parliament over revelations from the UK Statistics Authority (UKSA) about misleading claims by the Prime Minister on the asylum backlog.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed the opening of a consultation by the government which could mitigate or reverse planned medical certificate requirements for fishermen.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today pressed ministers in Parliament on the need for clearer rules around the use of WhatsApp by ministers and officials in government.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has warned that a review into the future of coastguard helicopter must include a full risk assessment, following a meeting with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency today.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed concessions by the pensions minister to look further at issues with defined benefit pension schemes, following a debate in Parliament led by the isles MP.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has raised the need to cut fuel poverty for pensioners in a parliamentary debate on pensioners and the cost of living led by Wendy Chamberlain MP.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, will today [Wednesday 17 January] lead a debate in Parliament on challenges around the regulation of defined benefit pensions.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for greater transparency in election spending, after a Daily Mirror report found that more advert spend was being used for Rishi Sunak’s Facebook page than Donald Trump’s.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for the government to work with international partners to secure the safety of merchant shipping in the wake of increased attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart has marked Pride Month 2024 by reaffirming her commitment to championing equality for all LGBT+ people.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur again held discussions today with Michael Dickson, Chief Executive of Scottish Ambulance Service in relation to the way in which calls are handled and ambulances dispatched.
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart MSP has today led a debate in the Scottish Parliament on rural and island connectivity.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has once again highlighted how residents with mobility issues living in some of the smaller isles are missing out on medical appointments and treatment due to being unable to access the inter-isles air services.
Few are the events or occasions in Orkney where Ken Amer is not to be found floating around the margins if not at the very centre.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today highlighted the difficulties faced by parents in Orkney in accessing childcare.
Well it didn’t take long for hope to turn to despair as Scotland got thumped 5-1 by hosts, Germany in the opening fixture of the Euro Championships.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today confirmed the selection of Martin ‘Marty’ Flett to be ‘Orkney’s Local Hero’, who will join MSPs and Local Heroes from across Scotland later this year at an event in Edinburgh.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today emphasised the value of farming and crofting in rural and island communities. He also highlighted the link between agricultural policy and support on the one hand and sustaining island populations.
