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Carmichael renews calls for tourism tax cut

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken out in a parliamentary debate on fiscal support for coastal tourism and hospitality to call for renewed consideration on a cut to tourism VAT.

23 Feb 2024
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News from Orkney and Shetlands MSPs

Orcadian Column, 4 July 2024

With Sanday’s premature exit from the Parish Cup at the hands of Rendall last weekend, this column has no option but to turn its attention to the General Election which concludes with polling day this Thursday.

4 Jul 2024
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Shetland

Wishart marks Pride Month 2024

Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart has marked Pride Month 2024 by reaffirming her commitment to championing equality for all LGBT+ people.

28 Jun 2024
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Orcadian Column, 20 June 2024

Well it didn’t take long for hope to turn to despair as Scotland got thumped 5-1 by hosts, Germany in the opening fixture of the Euro Championships.

20 Jun 2024
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