Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken out in Parliament about the future of the Crown Post Office branch in Kirkwall, calling the approach taken “nothing short of a disgrace”.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament highlighted the benefits sufferers of some chronic conditions find from using medical cannabis, during a debate on the topic.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament reiterated calls for better funding of the Animal and Plant Health Agency following a new case of avian influenza in the UK.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken in Parliament to call for the Chancellor to meet with farming unions over the impact of changes to farming inheritance tax.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has voted to reverse the government’s decision not to compensate women affected by maladministration in changes to the state pension age.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the news today that the government will make a £20 million investment in Orbex, to support the development of their rocket and delivery of the upcoming launch from SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on the Minister for the Constitution and European Union Relations to engage more closely with fishing industry organisations in the run up to “critical” negotiations over future access and...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament called on the government to broaden their consultation on changes to farm inheritance tax, and have a “sensible debate” on the policy.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to a new report by the Office of Budget Responsibility on the impact of changes to agricultural and business property relief on inheritance tax...
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.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today called on the Scottish Government to take steps to ensure that funding allocations for festivals and events in island communities such as Orkney are sufficiently island proofed to allow long term sustainability.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has pledged his support for Volunteers’ Week 2025, taking place from 2nd-8th June.