News

Carmichael marks Fuel Poverty Awareness Day

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today [Thursday] marked Fuel Poverty Awareness Day by calling for further action from both the UK and Scottish governments to end the “scourge” of fuel poverty.

30 Nov 2023
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News from Orkney and Shetlands MSPs

Orcadian Column, 11 April 2024

After a few days off, I began this week working remotely from the Graemsay ‘office’. Island ‘hopping’ remains one of the undiluted pleasures of representing Orkney, particularly when the wind drops and the sun comes out, as was the case on Monday.

11 Apr 2024
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Beatrice Wishart speaking in the Scottish Parliament chamber
Shetland

Wishart quizzes FM on tourist centre decision

Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart, during this Thursday’s First Minister’s Questions quizzed the FM as to whether any impact assessment on island communities had taken place.

28 Mar 2024
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Orcadian Column, 28 March 2024

I can’t recall being at the centre of a media scrum before, but with my bill on Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults being formally introduced to parliament this week, I have my metaphorical gumshield and scrum cap at the ready.

28 Mar 2024
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Liam McArthur
General News and Press Releases

McArthur welcomes new funding for THAW

Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed the announcement that the British Gas Energy Trust will be awarding £328,999 in funding to THAW (Tackling Household Affordable Warmth) Orkney.

27 Mar 2024
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Shetland Times Column 22 March 2024

Over 80 people walked together last Saturday along Commercial Street to demonstrate their concerns about the future of further and higher education and the proposed cuts in staffing at UHI Shetland.

22 Mar 2024
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