Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today challenged Keir Starmer to pause and rework his government’s tax hike on family farms, during Prime Minister’s Questions.
Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland Alistair Carmichael MP has today called on the UK Government to require energy suppliers to compensate households in full if they requested a replacement meter before the RTS shutdown but failed to receive one.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed measures in the new UK-EU trade agreement announced today, which will cut red tape on agrifood imports and exports and advance discussions on a youth mobility programme.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has responded to reports today that the government will extend EU fishing quotas in UK waters to 2038, labelling it “deeply disappointing”.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed reports today that the Post Office has U-turned on its plans to close Burravoe Post Office without a replacement, following representations to the company made last week.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today warned the government that waiting for a formal court declaration of genocide in Gaza would not meet the UK’s obligations to prevent genocide under international law.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has warned that the Labour government is “falling into the same trap that the Tories did” in its rhetoric on immigration, following a new White Paper released today.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed news that a challenge to UK bans on commercial fishing for sandeels in the North Sea has been dismissed in court.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the announcement today of a UK trade agreement with India which will see Indian tariffs on Scotch whisky dropped significantly.
The Scottish Parliament went into recess last week ahead of what is set to be a busy summer. The period leading up to summer recess can often feel quite frantic, not least as the government scrambles to keep its legislative programme on track.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today welcomed news that Scottish Water will be working with the organisers of the 2025 Orkney International Island Games
Beatrice Wishart, has revealed 54 penalties have been issued to Northern Isles Ferry Service operator Serco NorthLink since 2019. Penalties between July 2019 and June 2024 totalled £139,248
In a relatively short space of time, Laura has made a significant and positive impact as CEO of NHS Orkney.
The working week doesn’t usually start with opera, so I was delighted to accept an invitation from Scottish Opera, who are in Shetland this week.
It has been one of those weeks when turning on the news or logging into social media is best avoided as the Middle East risks going up in flames following Israel’s pre-emptive attack on Iran.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has invited the new Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Mairi McAllan, to visit Orkney to engage with the Council and local partners as plans to deliver major housing development in the islands reach a critical point.
Ahead of World Music Day on June 21, Beatrice Wishart MSP for Shetland has expressed her support for the charity Playlist for Life, which supports people affected by dementia to create personalised music playlists.
Beatrice Wishart has responded to the Shetland Islands Council inter-island transport report led by transport consultants Stantec.
