Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament raised concerns about the impact of ongoing changes to the benefits and tax credit system for farmers and crofters.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has secured a parliamentary debate on the accountability of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), to be held on Wednesday 1st May at 11am.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today condemned changes to family visa income threshold requirements on the basis of “political purpose” during a debate in Parliament.
Orkney and Shetland MP and Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson, Alistair Carmichael, has condemned the government following the passage of the Safety of Rwanda Bill, which declares Rwanda to be a “safe country”.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today highlighted concerns about the impact of increasing centralisation in Scotland during evidence given to the Scottish Affairs Select Committee in Parliament.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael has spoken out in Parliament on the failures of the Financial Conduct Authority during the Midas fraud, in a debate on Access to Redress Schemes on Thursday.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament highlighted a report by Spotlight on Corruption into the risks of UK elections being exposed to dirty money and foreign influence.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has this evening spoken about the parallels between the Midas fraud in Scotland and the Horizon Post Office scandal, calling for the Financial Conduct Authority to properly compensate the legal fees of victims.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed concessions made today by the government during a debate on maritime safety breaches within the United Kingdom’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has today met with Loganair Senior Management at their head office in Glasgow, ahead of the Shetland External Transport Forum meeting in Lerwick tomorrow.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today paid tribute to young athletes from Orkney and Shetland during First Minister’s Questions, following a series of fantastic performances during this year’s Junior Inter-County (JIC) competition over the weekend which saw Or
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today met with the Scottish Government’s Public Health Minister, Jenni Minto, to discuss ongoing issues with the provision of dental services in the islands.
It’s 39 years since my last involvement in a Junior Inter County football match at the Bignold - a scrappy 0-0 draw, unlikely to make any JIC showreel.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, today (Friday) hosted the latest Orkney Digital Forum at the St Magnus Centre in Kirkwall.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today accused the Scottish Government of “stringing people in Orkney along” over its repeated failure to introduce Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) on Pentland Firth ferry routes.
During Transport Questions in the Parliament today, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur secured a commitment from the Scottish Government to engage with Orkney Islands Council over accessibility on lifeline air services.
It takes a special talent to dislocate your hip during a football match when you’re not playing, or even on the substitutes bench. Miraculously, I achieved this feat while cheering on Sanday in a Parish Cup tie away to Holm in 2021.
Shetland representatives Beatrice Wishart MSP and Alistair Carmichael MP have today written to Serco Northlink Ferries, calling on them to allow an additional sailing to increase passenger capacity at the start of the summer break.
