Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to the release of a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) into the rollout of rural network coverage, which suggested that it is “unclear” whether the government will meet its targets.
Responding to the debate and votes on the conflict in Gaza and Israel this evening in Parliament, in which Conservative and SNP MPs walked out before voting occurred, allowing a Labour motion to pass unopposed, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael..
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the introduction today of new regulations which will support fairer and more transparent contracts for dairy farmers across the UK.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to the news that workers at Bristow Helicopters are set to stage a number of strikes in a row over pay.
Northern Isles representatives have today responded to the Scottish Government’s report “Supporting and enabling sustainable communities: action plan to address depopulation”.
Orkney and Shetland MP and Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken out against government changes to cut back visa access for Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion of their country.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed a climbdown today by the government on planned changes to tax rules on double cab pick-up vehicles used by many farmers and crofters.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today pressed ministers on the need to ensure that late claims in response to the Horizon Post Office scandal will be properly supported.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today backed calls by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) for the Chancellor to cut spirits duty in the upcoming Budget.
It is understandable that the news this week of patients being deregistered from Lerwick Dental Practice was met with shock and anger in the community.
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur today urged the First Minister to consider supporting a more localised approach to smart meter installation in island communities such as Orkney.
The Climate Change Bill was passed in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday and revises previous targets to achieve net zero by 2045.
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur today called on the Scottish Government to take steps to protect a “valuable and sustainable local fishery.”
In the immortal words of Sir Alex Ferguson, it’s ‘squeaky bum time’. As I sit here writing this column, US voters are heading to the polls in what looks set to be a ‘knife edge’ contest.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today visited the Scottish Ambulance Service’s contact centre in South Queensferry as part of ongoing efforts to see improvements in the way SAS’ call handling system manages incidents in island communities.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today spoken in the Scottish Parliament about delays in tasking ambulances in the islands.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart has highlighted the need for action to prevent the introduction of non-native species and best practice methods to eradicate species that have already taken hold in Scotland.
Responding to the opening of Serco NorthLink Ferries booking today beyond 31st December 2024 Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart said: