Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today raised concerns about the potential impact of new emissions trading rules applying to domestic ferry services.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed concessions made by the Minister for Data and Digital Infrastructure, John Whittingdale MP, on changes to the copper wire telecommunications network.
Orkney and Shetland MP and Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Home Affairs, Alistair Carmichael, has today spoken in Parliament against the government’s Safety of Rwanda Bill, labelling the scheme a “moral vacuum”.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has this week [Monday evening] presented a bill in Parliament to “beef up” the remit of the Groceries Code Adjudicator, to boost its powers to defend farmgate prices for farmers and crofters.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed the trilateral agreement between the UK, European Union and Norway on jointly managed stocks in the North Sea.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has secured a parliamentary debate on the planned shutdown of the copper wire telecommunications network.
Orkney and Shetland MP and Liberal Democrat spokesperson, Alistair Carmichael, has today spoken out on government changes to the visa rules for family members and partners of UK citizens, with the required income threshold more than doubling.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today lodged two parliamentary motions recognising the winners of the Scots Trad Music Awards.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for the “absurd” two child limit on universal credit and tax credits to be axed, following the release of analysis by End Child Poverty outlining the numbers of children affected.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today confirmed the selection of Martin ‘Marty’ Flett to be ‘Orkney’s Local Hero’, who will join MSPs and Local Heroes from across Scotland later this year at an event in Edinburgh.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today emphasised the value of farming and crofting in rural and island communities. He also highlighted the link between agricultural policy and support on the one hand and sustaining island populations.
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart has today highlighted that BT will be visiting Lerwick on 11th and 12th July to offer customers the opportunity to ask questions about their Digital Voice programme.
For ‘embarrassing uncles’ everywhere, I may have raised the bar unsustainably high last week. During First Minister’s Questions on Thursday, I invited the Deputy First Minister to join me in congratulating Orkney and Shetland’s young athletes.
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat has today encouraged people to engage with the Scottish Government’s consultation on future crofting legislation.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has today met with Loganair Senior Management at their head office in Glasgow, ahead of the Shetland External Transport Forum meeting in Lerwick tomorrow.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today paid tribute to young athletes from Orkney and Shetland during First Minister’s Questions, following a series of fantastic performances during this year’s Junior Inter-County (JIC) competition over the weekend which saw Or
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today met with the Scottish Government’s Public Health Minister, Jenni Minto, to discuss ongoing issues with the provision of dental services in the islands.
It’s 39 years since my last involvement in a Junior Inter County football match at the Bignold - a scrappy 0-0 draw, unlikely to make any JIC showreel.