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Alistair Carmichael - Westminster

Carmichael backs Great British Beef Week

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today given his support to Great British Beef Week, lodging a parliamentary motion to back the event.

23 Apr 2025
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Orcadian Column

Orcadian Column, 2 October 2025

At the end of an historic season for Papay’s footballers, Saturday’s dinner dance in the island’s wonderful hostel was always likely to be a memorable affair.

2 Oct 2025
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General News and Press Releases

McArthur reacts to STV job losses

Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has today responded to reports that STV is set to cut 60 jobs in the coming year, which will mean a loss of 10% of the workforce.  

25 Sep 2025
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Liam McArthur MSP
General News and Press Releases

McArthur reacts to OIC Visitor Levy decision

Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has said that Orkney Islands Council’s decision not to proceed with a visitor levy is “unsurprising” and has called for the Scottish Government to engage constructively with the local authority and tourism sector.

23 Sep 2025
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Orcadian Column

Orcadian Column, 18 September 2025

During the Festival of Politics at Holyrood last month, I had the pleasure of interviewing veteran BBC News anchor and foreign correspondent, Clive Myrie.

18 Sep 2025
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