Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today challenged the government to explain the cost of its digital ID card scheme, during an update from ministers in Parliament.
Orkney and Shetland MP, has this week spoken in Parliament on the need for enhanced testing of type-1 diabetes for infants.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today pressed senior civil servants at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on their planning for the “looming animal welfare” crisis around a shortage of sheep shearers in the UK.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today warned the Prime Minister that “the people of the United Kingdom will not support any intervention that does not have a clear objective and a clear plan for post-conflict period” following the...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has raised the need for meaningful community benefit with the Energy Minister Michael Shanks, in a debate in Parliament.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed news today that typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April according to regulator Ofgem, following changes to the energy price cap.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the government’s announcement today that existing protections for the scope and coverage of the Post Office network will be maintained and expanded.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has this week in Parliament raised concerns about potential consequences of “Section 1 & 2” firearms license regulation being merged by the government.
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today at their Spring Conference passed a motion calling for a strengthening of community benefit rules for renewable energy developments.
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today secured an assurance from the Justice Secretary that she will engage with Police Scotland on action to address pressures on policing capacity in island communities.
Beatrice Wishart, ahead of lambing and calving season, convened a meeting of local stakeholders on Monday (16th February) to discuss the best way to tackle irresponsible dog behaviour on livestock
Following a vote in the Scottish Parliament today where MSPs backed the Scottish Government’s revised budget at Stage 1, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
Beatrice Wishart called on the First Minister for action by the Scottish Government following a report by the University of Strathclyde’s Centre for Energy Policy on the Sullom Voe Oil Terminal.
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today urged Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie to commit to ensuring that future 'greening' obligations are workable for farm businesses in Orkney.
Beatrice Wishart has called for consideration of islander travel experience to be given greater weighting on transport boards highlighting the Scottish Government’s current inconsistent approach to requirements.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today visited Loganair’s Glasgow HQ to meet with senior management as well as key staff working across customer support, engineering and flight operations.
Jim Wallace was my boss, my mentor and my good friend. His sudden death last week due to a complication following surgery came as a profound shock, and one that has left me, like all who knew him well, absolutely devastated.
Responding to the news that the UK Government has decided that it will not compensate 1950s women impacted by state pension changes Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart said: