Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today challenged the SNP on its “myopic” proposal to tax gin and other spirits at a higher rate than whisky.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today challenged the Prime Minister in the House of Commons over the government’s disruption of fishing operations across the country due to sudden visa rule changes.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today challenged Scottish Secretary Alister Jack to back his amendment to block the coming rise in spirits duty – and dare the Prime Minister to sack him.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has condemned the decision today by the Home Office to ignore the needs of the fishing industry and reject a concession on Immigration Rules for the sector.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has warned that ministers must review the implementation of the Alternative Fuel Payment after rules on receipts for manual applications were partially relaxed.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today spoken on his proposals to amend the Finance Bill currently before Parliament and cancel a coming tax hike on spirits including whisky.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today raised concerns in Parliament over a civilian Russian tug which has been plying the waters to the east and west of Shetland over recent days.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed news that the government will U-turn to allow organisations like Shetland Heat Energy & Power (SHEAP) to make use of tax-rebated fuel following representations to ministers.
Orkney and Shetland MP and Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken out against Conservative plans to reintroduce child detention in its new migration bill.
Scottish Liberal Democrat rural affairs spokesperson and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart, has today highlighted the impact of Bank of Scotland’s decision to end the mobile branch service on rural and island communities during a member’s business debate.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland’s MSP, Beatrice Wishart, has raised the concerns of domestic abuse victims seeking justice with the Scottish Government.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has again welcomed the prospect of jury trials returning to island courts, but warned that local access to justice for islanders cannot be seen as “expendable” within the justice system.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart, is urging Shetland input to the Scottish Government’s ‘Fish stocks: allocation of additional quota’ consultation which is set to close on Thursday 11th January 2023.
Coming into 2023, Nicola Sturgeon remained the dominant figure in Scotland’s political landscape. While frictions within her party were becoming more obvious and public, nothing suggested an implosion was imminent.
When New Year approaches there’s usually time to reflect on the year that’s drawing to close and look to what the future may hold.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today expressed frustration over the Scottish Government’s lack of clarity over when ring-fenced funding taken from the agriculture budget will be returned.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur today questioned the Scottish Government’s commitment to lifeline ferry services, following its failure to provide a replacement vessel to cover the MV Hamnavoe during its dry dock period next month.
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
