Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to the release of a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) into the rollout of rural network coverage, which suggested that it is “unclear” whether the government will meet its targets.
Responding to the debate and votes on the conflict in Gaza and Israel this evening in Parliament, in which Conservative and SNP MPs walked out before voting occurred, allowing a Labour motion to pass unopposed, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael..
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the introduction today of new regulations which will support fairer and more transparent contracts for dairy farmers across the UK.
Northern Isles representatives have today responded to the Scottish Government’s report “Supporting and enabling sustainable communities: action plan to address depopulation”.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to the news that workers at Bristow Helicopters are set to stage a number of strikes in a row over pay.
Orkney and Shetland MP and Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken out against government changes to cut back visa access for Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion of their country.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today pressed ministers on the need to ensure that late claims in response to the Horizon Post Office scandal will be properly supported.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed a climbdown today by the government on planned changes to tax rules on double cab pick-up vehicles used by many farmers and crofters.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today backed calls by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) for the Chancellor to cut spirits duty in the upcoming Budget.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, today (Friday) hosted the latest Orkney Digital Forum at the St Magnus Centre in Kirkwall.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today accused the Scottish Government of “stringing people in Orkney along” over its repeated failure to introduce Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) on Pentland Firth ferry routes.
During Transport Questions in the Parliament today, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur secured a commitment from the Scottish Government to engage with Orkney Islands Council over accessibility on lifeline air services.
It takes a special talent to dislocate your hip during a football match when you’re not playing, or even on the substitutes bench. Miraculously, I achieved this feat while cheering on Sanday in a Parish Cup tie away to Holm in 2021.
Shetland representatives Beatrice Wishart MSP and Alistair Carmichael MP have today written to Serco Northlink Ferries, calling on them to allow an additional sailing to increase passenger capacity at the start of the summer break.
Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur has launched a new search for ‘Orkney’s Local Hero’. The selected Local Hero will join MSPs and other Local Heroes from across Scotland at a special commemorative event in Holyrood on Saturday 29th June.
Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney, has repeated his support for Mental Health Awareness Week as the campaign encourages people to get more active to support their mental health.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart has launched a new search for ‘Shetland’s Local Hero’.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has repeated warnings of “legal aid deserts” emerging in rural Scotland, following the Law Society’s withdrawal from talks on reviewing legal aid fees with the Scottish Government.
