Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, is today introducing the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill in Parliament, as a Ten-Minute Rule Motion.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today agreed the 11 MP co-sponsors for the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill, representing seven parties and constituencies from all corners of the United Kingdom.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed the “growing momentum” behind the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill, as more rural organisations backed the Bill...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today led a debate in the House of Commons on the future of farming.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament called on the government to take seriously concerns from small- and medium-sized enterprises in the hospitality sector about...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament called for the government to set out its plan of action on the upcoming radio teleswitch service (RTS) shutdown on the 30th of June.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in the House of Commons called for greater accountability from government agencies such as the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, during a ministerial statement on a major shipping collision...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today announced plans to introduce the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill in Parliament on Wednesday 19th March.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has said that a shipping collision off the coast of North-East England today must be “a spur for stronger regulation” against unsafe behaviour by tankers...
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart is marking Pride Month 2025 by reaffirming her commitment to championing equality for all LGBT+ people.
Speaking at Net Zero, Energy and Transport portfolio questions today, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur highlighted the difficulties that community transport initiatives in Orkney face under the current regulatory system.
Beatrice Wishart, has highlighted carers awareness week 2025 supporting a parliamentary motion and attending a carers roundtable discussion in the Parliament.
Following reports of some suppliers attempting to charge for smart meter installations in Orkney, Beatrice Wishart, MSP for Shetland, has emphasised that there should be no upfront costs for customers, including businesses, to have an RTS meter replaced.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today welcomed news that a dedicated team of Marie Curie health assistants will now be based in Orkney, following a successful pilot of service provision over the past year.
This week we’re getting two weeks for the price of one as events take place to mark Dementia Awareness alongside recognition of the vital role played by Volunteers. At a local level, there will be a crossover between the two.
Beatrice Wishart has welcomed the Scottish Government’s response today to her written question, lodged on 16th May 2025
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today urged any constituents in need of a smart meter who are being quoted charges for installation costs to get in touch with the Orkney Parliamentary Office or Trading Standards at Orkney Islands Council.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed today welcomed a Scottish Government announcement that the procurement process is underway for two new 140m Freight Flex vessels for the Northern Isles Ferry Service routes from Aberdeen to Orkney and Shetland.