A new round of Shetland “Tunnel Vision” events will take place throughout week commencing 18th August, led by Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed news this week that incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham has scrapped government plans to introduce a digital ID scheme, and will use the funds saved to propose a cut on VAT on energy bills.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, and Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP, David Green, this weekend joined the Caithness show to meet with local farmers, crofters and other business and community leaders, discussing challenges facing rural...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed a major win for coastguard volunteers, as the government intervened to pause planned changes to volunteer remuneration by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today spoken in Keir Starmer’s final Prime Minister’s Question Time in Parliament, calling on the PM to ensure that proper remuneration for coastguard volunteers is retained.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the report today by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) into the heating oil market, which calls for tougher regulation of the sector to protect consumers from unfair practices.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed news that the Orkney creel fishery has achieved a world-first accreditation with the Community Catch Standard.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament called for the government to do more to “mitigate the worst effects” of renewed conflict around Iran on the UK economy, and particularly food producers.
Commenting on the news that Lerwick has been shortlisted by the UK government to be a Town of Culture, Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael said:
If your immediate reaction to a Facebook photo of a springer spaniel wearing a lifejacket and sitting in front of Kirkwall lifeboat station is to start ranting about ‘traitors’ and ‘scum’, I’d politely suggest you’ve lost the plot.
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has today urged the First Minister to take action to improve outcomes in men's health across Scotland.
Following a debate in the Scottish Parliament on tackling violence against women and girls, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has supported calls made by his party for the government to finally implement promised protections against domestic abuse.
Responding to an announcement from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Distribution that the replacement subsea cable connecting North Ronaldsay and Sanday will now not be delivered before the end of 2026
On World Suicide Prevention Day 2026, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has endorsed the Samaritan's campaign to highlight the importance of taking action if you think someone might be suicidal.
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur today called on the Deputy First Minister to ensure that the option of a point-of-entry levy will be made available to island local authorities
Speaking at First Minister's Questions, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur today demanded the government take action to remove the risk of basic payment delays for farmers
Having spent the last two weeks on holiday with WhatsApp messages muted and a self-imposed ban on accessing social media, I can attest to the health benefits of a ‘digital detox’,
Liam McArthur, Orkney's MSP, has today called on the Housing Secretary to take steps to alleviate the pressures on key worker housing availability across Orkney.