Carmichael introduces Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill in Parliament
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, is today introducing the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill in Parliament, as a Ten-Minute Rule Motion.
19 Mar 2025
News
Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill – cross-party MP sponsors announced
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.
18 Mar 2025
“Growing momentum” – more organisations back the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill
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...
14 Mar 2025
“No better definition” of the national interest – Carmichael leads future of farming debate
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today led a debate in the House of Commons on the future of farming.
13 Mar 2025
Government must heed local business concerns over National Insurance tax increase – Carmichael
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...
13 Mar 2025
Carmichael presses ministers for “urgent” update on RTS shutdown
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.
13 Mar 2025
Carmichael raises local tanker concerns in Parliament following North Sea collision
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...
11 Mar 2025
“Time for a fair deal for farmers” – Carmichael to introduce Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today announced plans to introduce the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill in Parliament on Wednesday 19th March.
11 Mar 2025
“We cannot afford another Braer in our waters” – Carmichael calls for government response following shipping collision
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...
10 Mar 2025
News from Orkney and Shetlands MSPs
Shetland Times Column 9th May 2025
We are fortunate to have the excellent Scalloway Museum run by dedicated volunteers that tells the remarkable story of the Shetland Bus.
9 May 2025
General News and Press Releases
McArthur presses government on a point of entry visitor levy through cruise ship consultation
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today urged the government to give serious consideration to the introduction of a point-of-entry visitor levy as part of the ongoing consultation on a cruise-ship passenger levy.
8 May 2025
Orcadian Column, 8 May 2025
Much like ‘legend’, the term ‘historic’ is grossly over-used these days. Yet it’s difficult to see how else to describe Papa Westray’s debut in the Parish Cup against Sanday on Sunday.
8 May 2025
General News and Press Releases
McArthur supports MS Awareness Week
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has pledged his support for this year’s MS Awareness Week.
30 Apr 2025
Shetland
Wishart marks MS Awareness Week 2025
Beatrice Wishart is supporting the national campaign to talk about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) this MS Awareness Week, Monday 28th April - Sunday 4th May. This year’s theme is MS Conversations, encouraging people to share their stories.
30 Apr 2025
Shetland
Wishart calls for greater engagement with local fishing fleets
Beatrice Wishart has called for greater engagement with local fishing fleets during a debate in Holyrood. Wishart highlighted the economic and cultural importance of fishing for coastal communities.
30 Apr 2025
Shetland
Cahonas: Wishart speaks in Testicular Cancer debate
Beatrice Wishart took part in a Testicular Cancer debate during Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. The debate highlighted the work of Scotland’s only dedicated testicular cancer charity, Cahonas Scotland.
30 Apr 2025
NHS Grampian waiting lists, meetings, consultations
After the Easter recess, it was back to Edinburgh and with a new colleague, Jamie Greene MSP, the increase in our parliamentary groups means that the SNP has now lost its majority on the Scottish Parliament’s Bureau.
28 Apr 2025
Shetland Times Column 25th April 2025
Spring has truly sprung - lambs aplenty, longer days and fading daffodils.
25 Apr 2025