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.
Commenting on the Scottish Government budget announced today, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has called on the Scottish Government to pause the ongoing business rates revaluation and to consider...
Beatrice Wishart has called for the land and sea surrounding Shetland and managed by Crown Estate Scotland to be devolved to Shetland Islands Council.
Happy New Year and what a start it’s been to 2026.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has again voiced concerns about the lack of cover provided for the Stromness-Scrabster ferry route during the dry dock period for MV Hamnavoe, which begins today (Monday 5 January) and will last until 17 January.
As we approach the end of another year, there is certainly no shortage of reasons to feel apprehensive.
Beatrice Wishart responds to news that the Scottish Government will increase the Scottish Economic Link licence policy for the pelagic fleet from a combined 55% of 8 species to the additional measures of 70% for mackerel and 70% for herring.
Beatrice Wishart has today (Thursday 11th December 2025) questioned the Cabinet Secretary for Transport on the withdrawal of shared cabins on the NorthLink service and the impact on concessionary voucher entitlement.
Beatrice Wishart has highlighted the importance of the salmon farming industry to job creation.
