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...
After ongoing and extensive engagement with constituents, Beatrice Wishart has submitted a 3,500-word response to the Scottish Government’s Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4) contract consultation, demanding improvements to benefit local residents.
Beatrice Wishart has pushed the Scottish Government on what actions it will take to improve island resilience, following disruption caused by Storm Amy at the weekend.
Liam McArthur, Orkney’s MSP has welcomed news that Orkney Islands Council has today agreed the design for three new internal ferries today and moved towards tender.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has again pushed the Scottish Government to reintroduce the ‘shared cabin’ policy as a condition of the upcoming Northern Isles Ferries contract.
At the end of an historic season for Papay’s footballers, Saturday’s dinner dance in the island’s wonderful hostel was always likely to be a memorable affair.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur today spoke in a debate on community safety, raising concerns over proposals under review by the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service to close stations across Scotland and reduce firefighter numbers.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has today responded to reports that STV is set to cut 60 jobs in the coming year, which will mean a loss of 10% of the workforce.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has today called on the Scottish Government to provide additional short term support to NHS Orkney to tackle the ophthalmology backlogs which are seeing some constituents wait more than three years for treatment.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has said that Orkney Islands Council’s decision not to proceed with a visitor levy is “unsurprising” and has called for the Scottish Government to engage constructively with the local authority and tourism sector.