Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today given his support to Great British Beef Week, lodging a parliamentary motion to back the event.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today led a debate in Parliament on government preparations for the radio teleswitch service (RTS) switch-off in Scotland.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for “proper formal community engagement” following confirmation that the Kirkwall Crown Post Office is to be franchised.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on the Chancellor to stop using “human shields” to avoid answering direct questions from MPs and farming representatives about the government’s changes to inheritance tax on farms.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed written confirmation from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency today that the current coastguard search-and-rescue helicopter response times at Sumburgh will be protected.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament criticised the actions of the Israeli government in blocking two UK MPs from travelling to Israel on a parliamentary delegation.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today pressed the Business Secretary to rule out the importation of US food produced to lower standards than are required of UK farmers, following the imposition of new tariffs by the United States.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today questioned UK government ministers and officials on future plans for Highly Protect Marine Areas (HPMAs) and their consultation with fishing organisations.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed news today [Tuesday] that the UK government has rejected proposals to tie talks on fishing rights to other topics such as a defence and security pact with the EU.
During the Island Games, as the sun beat down and we slapped on the Factor 50, there seemed a cheery acceptance a price would need to be paid. It felt inevitable the weather gods would demand their pound of flesh during show week.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has welcomed the announcement that human papillomavirus (HPV) at-home self-sampling NHS cervical screening programme is to be rolled out in Scotland by spring 2026.
Northern Isles MSPs Liam McArthur and Beatrice Wishart have today called on the Scottish Government to reverse the withdrawal of shared passenger cabins on NorthLink vessels
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today sought an update from the Scottish Government on work to repair the damaged subsea cable serving the Northern Isles.
Beatrice Wishart has called for a rethink of HIAL (Highlands and Islands Airports Limited) car parking charges at Sumburgh Airport, following news that there would be a return of car parking charges at HIAL’s Sumburgh Airport next month.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has written to the Scottish Government questioning their lack of action on the Highlands and Islands Air Discount Scheme after almost a year since the publishing of Transport Scotland's Aviation.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart has once again pressed the Scottish Government for clarity on the opening of NorthLink ferry bookings after the current booking ‘cliff edge’ of 31st December 2025.
The Scottish Parliament went into recess last week ahead of what is set to be a busy summer. The period leading up to summer recess can often feel quite frantic, not least as the government scrambles to keep its legislative programme on track.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today welcomed news that Scottish Water will be working with the organisers of the 2025 Orkney International Island Games