Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today raised the “wholly indiscriminate” killing of journalists in Gaza since the 7th of October in Parliament.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today condemned “crippling” language requirements on fishing deckhand workers in a Home Office statement on immigration in Parliament.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has this week met with Faroese Foreign Minister Høgni Hoydal in Parliament, alongside other MPs.
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.
Commenting on the event at Bignold Park where an ambulance took 50 minutes to attend a broken leg, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur said:
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has reaffirmed his support for Marie Curie following an event in the Scottish Parliament earlier this week.
As the Scottish Parliament elects a third First Minister in 14 months, it seems we’re o’er blessed to live in interesting times.
Responding to news that Lerwick’s TSB branch is set to close on 10th September 2024 Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart contributed to the Scottish Parliament debate on the report from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) into State Pension reforms affecting women born in the 1950s.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today asked the Scottish Government for assurances over the future of the Orkney Ferries Task Force, following Humza Yousaf’s resignation as First Minister.
Having previously lodged amendments to the proposed Visitor Levy Bill, seeking to ensure any levy could also be applied to cruise passengers, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today met with Minister Tom Arthur to discuss ways in which this might be achieved.
Reacting to the news that Humza Yousaf will be resigning as First Minister of Scotland, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
When it comes to the “worst week since becoming First Minister”, Humza Yousaf has set the bar impressively high bar. Even so, last week put in what felt like a Personal Best performance.