Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to concessions made by the government on its planned medical certificate requirements.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today [Thursday] marked Fuel Poverty Awareness Day by calling for further action from both the UK and Scottish governments to end the “scourge” of fuel poverty.
Commenting on the passing of former Chancellor Alistair Darling, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael said:
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has called for a “fair deal” and tougher market regulation of supermarkets on farm gate prices.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on ministers to give funding certainty to the European Marine Energy Centre following announcements of a need for restructuring in the marine renewables innovation hub.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today highlighted “crippling” labour shortages in the fishing industry in questions to the immigration minister in Parliament.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has challenged a report released this week by the Scottish Government on the future of the marine economy in the event of Scotland leaving the UK.
Orkney and Shetland MP and Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Home Affairs, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to comments by Conservative Party Deputy Chair Lee Anderson MP.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed government concessions today to review plans to change the provision of coastguard helicopter services in Shetland.
Responding to confirmation that the Sheriff Principal for Grampian, the Highlands and Islands has instructed for jury trials to return to Sheriff Courts in Kirkwall, Portree, Stornoway, Lochmaddy, Lerwick and Wick in spring 2024, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur
Northern Isles representatives Alistair Carmichael MP, Beatrice Wishart MSP and Liam McArthur MSP have today condemned revelations of an 8.7% hike in NorthLink ferry fares at the end of March 2024.
“The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children”, a quote attributed to Nelson Mandela.
Shetland’s MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart has today called on OVO Energy to “get its act together” during First Minister’s Questions, following issues with prepayment top-up keys that have seen some customers left without electricity.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament congratulating Jodie Brown of Tankerness, who has won the competition to design the medals for the Orkney 2025 Island Games.
Tattie picking pushes it hard but gathering kelp was comfortably the most unpleasant task I had growing up in the late 70s and early 80s. Child labour laws are more stringent nowadays, and kelp harvesting no longer takes place to any real extent...
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has expressed disappointment that there is still no timeframe for a return of jury trials to island courts.
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart hosted delegates representing the emerging space sector from African nations, in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7th December.
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Shetland and rural affairs spokesperson Beatrice Wishart led the Scottish Parliament’s first ever debate on fixed links today with proposals to transform how Scotland’s island and rural communities are connected.
