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.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur met with members of the local Visually Impaired People’s Group who reiterated concerns about the impact that cuts to air services between Orkney and Inverness
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur has today welcomed the British Heart Foundation's Community Defibrillator Programme
Fair warning, this column is largely a Burnham-free zone. If you’ve come looking for speculation about what Manchesterism might mean for Orkney, you’ll get a taste of the tear-stained disappointment being felt right now by every Argentinian football fan.
Responding to calls from Loganair for the development of an island aviation strategy, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has called for the Scottish Government to "stop ducking this issue and show leadership".
Reacting to the Consumer Scotland report on island postal services, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today called for renewed engagement
Liam McArthur, Orkney's MSP has written to Dundee City Council and Loganair senior management
I’m pleased to report that the past couple of weekends have been joyously uplifting.
Liam McArthur, Orkney's MSP, has today attended the formal opening of the seventh session of Scottish Parliament with Orkney's Local Hero, four-year-old Gregor Corse and his mum, Iona.
Seven Prime Ministers in ten years? When I was a student in Edinburgh, I worked part-time in a Wimpy restaurant with a lower staff turnover than 10 Downing Street of late!