Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, will today highlight the SNP government’s history of mismanagement over the fishing industry while leading a debate in the House of Commons, warning that...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament challenged government ministers to review the limits placed on Norwegian access to waters around Shetland, in light of the impact on local fishermen.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has said that evidence on the future of farming given to Parliament on Monday by the former head of the National Farmers’ Union, Minette Batters, shows the urgent need for government action.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today spoken in Parliament on the need for “meaningful support for community benefit” from the government to tackle fuel poverty in the isles.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken out in Parliament on the need for more government action on food supply chain fairness, during a debate on food price inflation.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today warned that the government’s shift from a “mandatory” to a “voluntary” digital ID scheme does not go far enough, and called for the plans to be scrapped outright.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed news that the government will abandon proposals for mandatory use of a digital ID, and called for the scheme as a whole to be scrapped.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today secured a House of Commons debate in Parliament on the state of the UK fishing industry, and called on all stakeholders to “make their voice heard” ahead of the session on Thursday 22nd January.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament renewed calls for ministers to engage with farmers and food producers over future trading relations with the EU.
Commenting on the Scottish Government budget announced today, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has called on the Scottish Government to pause the ongoing business rates revaluation and to consider...
Beatrice Wishart has called for the land and sea surrounding Shetland and managed by Crown Estate Scotland to be devolved to Shetland Islands Council.
Happy New Year and what a start it’s been to 2026.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has again voiced concerns about the lack of cover provided for the Stromness-Scrabster ferry route during the dry dock period for MV Hamnavoe, which begins today (Monday 5 January) and will last until 17 January.
As we approach the end of another year, there is certainly no shortage of reasons to feel apprehensive.
Beatrice Wishart responds to news that the Scottish Government will increase the Scottish Economic Link licence policy for the pelagic fleet from a combined 55% of 8 species to the additional measures of 70% for mackerel and 70% for herring.
Beatrice Wishart has today (Thursday 11th December 2025) questioned the Cabinet Secretary for Transport on the withdrawal of shared cabins on the NorthLink service and the impact on concessionary voucher entitlement.
Beatrice Wishart has highlighted the importance of the salmon farming industry to job creation.