Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has said that “for the first time we have the upper hand” in the fight to protect remuneration for coastguard volunteers, after leading an Urgent Question on the issue in Parliament this afternoon.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today secured an Urgent Question on Secretary of State for Transport if she will make a statement on the management of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and proposed changes to payments made...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on the government to give an indication of their goals for the share of UK GDP contributed by agriculture in the future.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today spoken in a parliamentary debate on the oil and gas industry to warn that there will be “no just transition” if critical North Sea infrastructure and jobs are lost too quickly.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today spoken out on the need for great fairness in the food supply chain at the Royal Highland Show.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament demanded government time for a debate on changes to the remuneration of coastguard volunteers.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed confirmation this week that he has successfully secured a debate in Parliament on food security.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today written to the Chief Executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Virginia McVea, to demand a meeting over cuts to Coastguard volunteer remuneration.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has pressed the Chancellor of the Exchequer to unlock fairer support for farmers and food producers in response to the effects of the war in the Middle East.
Following a debate in the Scottish Parliament on tackling violence against women and girls, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has supported calls made by his party for the government to finally implement promised protections against domestic abuse.
Responding to an announcement from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Distribution that the replacement subsea cable connecting North Ronaldsay and Sanday will now not be delivered before the end of 2026
On World Suicide Prevention Day 2026, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has endorsed the Samaritan's campaign to highlight the importance of taking action if you think someone might be suicidal.
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur today called on the Deputy First Minister to ensure that the option of a point-of-entry levy will be made available to island local authorities
Speaking at First Minister's Questions, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur today demanded the government take action to remove the risk of basic payment delays for farmers
Having spent the last two weeks on holiday with WhatsApp messages muted and a self-imposed ban on accessing social media, I can attest to the health benefits of a ‘digital detox’,
Liam McArthur, Orkney's MSP, has today called on the Housing Secretary to take steps to alleviate the pressures on key worker housing availability across Orkney.
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur has today written to Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie, following reports of delays in local farm businesses receiving their Single Farm Payment.
Responding to further detail on the Scottish Government’s approach to the development of a regional air strategy for Scotland, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has reiterated his call for the Transport Secretary to lead from the front.