Carmichael to lead debate on defined benefit pension challenges
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, will today [Wednesday 17 January] lead a debate in Parliament on challenges around the regulation of defined benefit pensions.
17 Jan 2024
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Carmichael highlights report on Tory election spending in call for greater transparency
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for greater transparency in election spending, after a Daily Mirror report found that more advert spend was being used for Rishi Sunak’s Facebook page than Donald Trump’s.
11 Jan 2024
Government must act to protect UK merchant sailors in conflict areas – Carmichael
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for the government to work with international partners to secure the safety of merchant shipping in the wake of increased attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.
9 Jan 2024
Every victim of Horizon must get full compensation – Carmichael
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken in Parliament on the need for “full compensation” for all victims of the Horizon Post Office scandal, and highlighted a local case which he assisted in recent years.
9 Jan 2024
Isles representatives condemn “eye-watering” Northlink ferry fare hike
Northern Isles representatives Alistair Carmichael MP, Beatrice Wishart MSP and Liam McArthur MSP have today condemned revelations of an 8.7% hike in Northlink ferry fares at the end of March 2024.
19 Dec 2023
Carmichael calls for government pressure on “desperate” Gaza situation
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael has called on the government to urge Israel to become a state party to the International Criminal Court in light of the “desperate” situation in Gaza following months of attacks.
19 Dec 2023
“Clarity and a fair deal” on funding needed for farmers and crofters – Carmichael
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for “ringfenced” agricultural funding to be delivered properly to Scottish farmers and crofters.
19 Dec 2023
Carmichael welcomes Post Office-DVLA contract extension
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed news that the Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and the Post Office have signed an extension to their contract following reports that the DVLA would withdraw services.
18 Dec 2023
Carmichael raises concerns about changes to BP defined benefit pensions
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today raised concerns about changes made to the BP defined benefit pension scheme, and warned about the risk to other pensioners.
18 Dec 2023