Reminder to check pension credit availability before Friday
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today urged anyone who may be eligible to receive Pension Credit to check eligibility and apply by Friday...
17 May 2023
News
CMA launch investigation into supermarket grocery prices: Northern Isles MP responds
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has responded to news this afternoon that the Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into record-high food prices in supermarkets.
15 May 2023
“Gulf” in action – call for genomics data to be declared critical national infrastructure
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for the UK’s genomic databases to be declared critical national infrastructure by the government.
11 May 2023
“Grasp the thistle” – Carmichael calls on ministers to tackle Post Office pay gap
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on the government to “grasp the thistle” and review remuneration for Post Office subpostmasters and subpostmistresses.
10 May 2023
Carmichael highlights North Sea carbon capture potential and Ofgem remit in Energy Bill debate
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has used the debate over the Energy Bill in the House of Commons to highlight the potential benefit of Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) to the Northern Isles...
10 May 2023
Carmichael challenges Policing Minister on Coronation protestor arrests
Orkney and Shetland MP and Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson, Alistair Carmichael, has today challenged the Policing Minister on the need for further scrutiny of the Public Order Act following controversial arrests of peaceful protestors...
9 May 2023
Carmichael calls for Treasury support on Shetland fixed links business case
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has called on the Treasury to engage with the Shetland campaign groups for fixed links in developing a future business case for investment.
4 May 2023
Carmichael highlights need for community engagement in Marine Protected Areas debate
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, intervened in a parliamentary debate on Marine Protected Areas in England to highlight the importance of bringing coastal and island communities along with the development of changes to marine management.
2 May 2023
Grounding of MV Pentalina: Orkney’s MP responds
Responding to the grounding of the MV Pentalina at St Margaret’s Hope in Orkney on Saturday night, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael said:
30 Apr 2023
News from Orkney and Shetlands MSPs
Shetland
Wishart sponsors African Space delegates in Parliament
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart hosted delegates representing the emerging space sector from African nations, in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7th December.
7 Dec 2023
Shetland
Wishart debates tunnel future
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Shetland and rural affairs spokesperson Beatrice Wishart led the Scottish Parliament’s first ever debate on fixed links today with proposals to transform how Scotland’s island and rural communities are connected.
6 Dec 2023
Shetland
Wishart slams Scottish Government delay for ferry bookings beyond March 2024
Shetland’s MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat, Beatrice Wishart, has again slammed the Scottish Government for a lack of timely opening for the Serco NorthLink Ferry Lerwick-Aberdeen route.
5 Dec 2023
Shetland Times Column 1 December 2023
Last week’s weather, and no ferries for days as a consequence, was a reminder of the need for island resilience. Not that many of us need a reminder after last December’s “weather event” that saw power out for days in some places.
1 Dec 2023
General News and Press Releases
McArthur raises NHS Orkney escalation at FMQs
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur today sought assurances from the Deputy First Minister that the Scottish Government will provide all appropriate support necessary to help NHS Orkney put its financial position on a more stable and sustainable footing.
30 Nov 2023
Orcadian Column, 30 November 2023
Hosting the star of the Great British Bake Off and getting my first taste of chairing First Ministers Questions made for a busy few days at Holyrood last week that took some digesting.
30 Nov 2023
General News and Press Releases
McArthur raises concerns over refit arrangements for MV Hamnavoe
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has criticised the decision by the Scottish Government not to put in place a replacement vessel to cover MV Hamnavoe during the dry dock period, scheduled for early in the new year.
29 Nov 2023
Shetland
Wishart welcomes new bereavement suite at the Gilbert Bain Hospital
Shetland’s MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart has welcomed the Gilbert Bain’s new bereavement suite for families suffering early pregnancy loss.
29 Nov 2023
Carmichael raises crippling labour shortages for fishing in Parliament
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today highlighted “crippling” labour shortages in the fishing industry in questions to the immigration minister in Parliament.
28 Nov 2023