Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on DEFRA and the Department for Business and Trade to work together to ensure that any future trade deals protect farm profitability.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for the government to change its definition of “energy intensive industries” to include distillers and allow them to access energy support.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament called for the government to do more to challenge attacks and abuse of humanitarian aid workers in conflict zones.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the introduction today of a Bill which would require a vote in Parliament on any trade deal agreed by the government with the United States of America.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fisheries has today launched a Call for Evidence from the fishing industry and related stakeholders on their priorities for future fishing arrangements with the EU.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has called for the government to cut trade red tape with the EU by agreeing a sanitary and phytosanitary agreement.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in the House of Commons called for the UK to continue to oppose and expose Vladimir Putin, following news that 15 Members of Parliament (including Mr Carmichael) have been banned...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to news that he has been banned from travelling to Russia in the latest sanctions list, calling it a “point of pride”.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today secured confirmation that there will be “no linkage” between negotiations with the EU on security and defence and those around future access to fisheries.
Beatrice Wishart has joined more than 100 MPs demanding the UK Government finally do the right thing for women impacted by state pension changes and bring forward compensation proposals.
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today led a debate in the Scottish Parliament highlighting the lack of funding allocated to islanders under the Scottish Government's Future Farming Investment Scheme.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has today met with Loganair CEO Luke Farajallah and Simon McNamara, Head of Corporate and Government Affairs to discuss concerns around the airline’s approach to communicating with passengers
In a desperate bid to dissuade Donald Trump from invading Greenland, Holm FC have generously offered to present him with last year’s Parish Cup.
Responding to the announcement today (Friday 16th January 2026) that Shetland Recreational Trust is to close the Scalloway Pool
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today called on Loganair to reconsider recent changes to its Kirkwall-Edinburgh route.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has today pressed Finance Minister Ivan McKee to commit to providing further targeted support for...
Beatrice Wishart emphasised the importance of crofting to Shetland and the Highlands and Islands, and the need for wider reform.
Beatrice Wishart has responded to the Scottish Government’s budget announcement 2026-27 after the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, Shona Robison MSP’s Ministerial Statement this afternoon (Tuesday 13th January 2026).
