Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed news today [Tuesday] that the government is to amend legislation to include Net Zero goals in the remit of energy regulator Ofgem.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today reminded islanders who are on prepayment meters and have received Alternative Fuel Payment (AFP) vouchers to use them before they expire.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has this week questioned the “Gordon Gecko” negotiations between public bodies, and highlighted financial challenges faced by local post offices...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has pressed ministers this week on the need to revise Ofgem’s mandate to include Net Zero goals.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today secured a commitment from the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero to meet and discuss the potential role of Sullom Voe terminal...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has secured a parliamentary debate on remuneration to sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses, due to be held on Tuesday 23rd May at 4pm.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today urged anyone who may be eligible to receive Pension Credit to check eligibility and apply by Friday...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has responded to news this afternoon that the Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into record-high food prices in supermarkets.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for the UK’s genomic databases to be declared critical national infrastructure by the government.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has today written to the CEO of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, highlighting concerns raised by constituents involved in animal welfare in Orkney over the closure of the Balmore rehoming centre.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today called on the First Minister to develop a new islands plan and put an end to the Scottish Government “overpromising and underdelivering” for Orkney and other island communities.
Happy retirement to MV Golden Mariana, which completed her final journey between Papay and Westray at the end of last week. Built in Devon in 1973, at 50 years old the Mariana was the oldest vessel in the Orkney Ferries fleet.
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed an undertaking from the Culture Secretary, Angus Robertson to meet the operators of the Screen Machine to discuss how its future may be safeguarded.
Liam McArthur, Orkney MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat spokesperson for climate, today said that islanders have felt “excluded” from discussions about the UK’s energy transition.
The Prime Minister chose the eve of Climate Week to announce he was watering down his environmental commitments. With a general election due next year, Rishi Sunak has calculated that delaying targets will revive his party’s prospects at the polls.
Two years ago, I launched a consultation on proposals for a bill to allow terminally ill adults with mental capacity in Scotland the choice of an assisted death.
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has called on the Scottish Government to commit to the necessary action to protect rural access to justice, as new Sheriffs Principal guidance extends the use of ‘virtual custody’ courts.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart has, in a Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands question session, called for a date for the Scottish Government to meet with Shetland Islands Council to discuss short subsea tunnels.
