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.
I’m not sure you can make a mockery of something that is already intrinsically ludicrous, but the inaugural winner of the FIFA Peace Prize is having a good go.
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today received confirmation that the Scottish Government will publish the findings of its cruise-ship passenger levy consultation next week.
Last Tuesday Orkney provided a fitting send-off for Jim Wallace with a funeral service in St Magnus Cathedral that was full of emotion but plenty of laughter too.
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today secured an assurance from the Justice Secretary that she will engage with Police Scotland on action to address pressures on policing capacity in island communities.
Beatrice Wishart, ahead of lambing and calving season, convened a meeting of local stakeholders on Monday (16th February) to discuss the best way to tackle irresponsible dog behaviour on livestock
Following a vote in the Scottish Parliament today where MSPs backed the Scottish Government’s revised budget at Stage 1, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
Beatrice Wishart called on the First Minister for action by the Scottish Government following a report by the University of Strathclyde’s Centre for Energy Policy on the Sullom Voe Oil Terminal.
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today urged Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie to commit to ensuring that future 'greening' obligations are workable for farm businesses in Orkney.
Beatrice Wishart has called for consideration of islander travel experience to be given greater weighting on transport boards highlighting the Scottish Government’s current inconsistent approach to requirements.