Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has warned in Parliament that if airlines implement fuel surcharges as a result of the conflict around Iran, they should...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today challenged transport ministers to rejoin the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service, in order to improve reliability and affordability of flights.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today criticised the Scottish Government for harming isles fishermen with its “economic link” rules, after an SNP MSP publicly defended the policy.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today pressed the DEFRA Secretary Emma Reynolds to engage more closely with fresh food businesses in the UK about the opportunities and challenges from a potential trade agreement with the EU.
On 11 March, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries (APPG) welcomed Costas Kadis, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, alongside members of his Cabinet and representatives from the European Union’s Delegation to the United Kingdom...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed confirmation that the government will provide funding to support families struggling with the rapid rise in heating oil costs...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today backed Liberal Democrat proposals for a price cap for those who rely on heating oil, as rural households face a sudden and severe rise in energy bills following the war in Iran.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the government’s climbdown today on visa access for sheep shearers.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today written to the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Lord Livermore, after it was announced that he would be leading the government’s response to rapidly rising heating oil prices.
In a cross-party letter jointly signed by island representatives in the Scottish Parliament, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today called on the UK government to pause the implementation of proposals to move coastguard officers to 'revised volunteer status
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today called on the government to take specific targeted action to address the workforce planning challenges faced by the health and social care sector in Orkney.
Liam McArthur, Orkney’s MSP has today sought the government’s support for consent to be granted as soon as possible for the replacement of the electrical cable serving North Ronaldsay
Liam McArthur, Orkney’s MSP has today met with Loganair management again to urge the airline to accept its responsibility when it comes to maintaining acceptable and affordable levels of service on lifeline routes for island communities.
Orkney’s Summer of Sport got off to a flyer at the weekend with a fourth consecutive victory in the Junior Inter County against Shetland, including wins in four of the five sports.
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today urged the Scottish Government to ensure local authorities receive adequate funding to invest in community sporting facilities, events, and opportunities.
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today called on the First Minister to instruct Highlands and Islands Airports Limited to reach an agreement with Loganair that would prevent service cuts on routes that connect the Northern and Western Isles with the Scottis
Liam McArthur, Orkney’s MSP has today asked the Scottish Government what specific steps it will take to strengthen digital infrastructure in island communities
During a Scottish Government debate on Scotland’s energy, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today moved an amendment calling for the government to strengthen community benefit obligations for renewable developers.