Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today backed calls by Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey to rapidly increase defence spending, aiming to hit 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has called for the government to prepare a strategy to support the Scotch whisky industry in the event of tariffs being placed on the industry by President Trump.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament warned against the US “carving up the map in Europe” in a deal with Vladimir Putin.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the introduction today of the Political Donations Bill, led by fellow Liberal Democrat MP Manuela Perteghella.
Northern Isles representatives Alistair Carmichael MP, Liam McArthur MSP and Beatrice Wishart MSP, have today responded to news that energy regulator Ofgem is consulting on new rules to ensure that Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meter users are...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament challenged Treasury ministers on their consideration of Scottish tenant farmers in developing changes to farm inheritance tax.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today backed Liberal Democrat calls for the hospitality industry to be made exempt from the government’s hike in National Insurance Contributions, following revelations that the industry faces...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on the government to confirm future funding for the Dover Port Health Authority, to continue checks on food consignments coming across the border.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament raised local concerns about the slow rate of smart meter installation ahead of the shutdown of the radio teleswitch service in June 2025.
The working week doesn’t usually start with opera, so I was delighted to accept an invitation from Scottish Opera, who are in Shetland this week.
It has been one of those weeks when turning on the news or logging into social media is best avoided as the Middle East risks going up in flames following Israel’s pre-emptive attack on Iran.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has invited the new Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Mairi McAllan, to visit Orkney to engage with the Council and local partners as plans to deliver major housing development in the islands reach a critical point.
Ahead of World Music Day on June 21, Beatrice Wishart MSP for Shetland has expressed her support for the charity Playlist for Life, which supports people affected by dementia to create personalised music playlists.
Beatrice Wishart has responded to the Shetland Islands Council inter-island transport report led by transport consultants Stantec.
Beatrice Wishart has appeared before members of the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee to give evidence in support of Shetland’s Dogs Against Drugs charity.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today spoke in a debate in the Scottish Parliament on the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
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.