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 supports calls for Bank of Scotland to reconsider its decision on mobile branch banking
Scottish Liberal Democrat rural affairs spokesperson and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart, has today highlighted the impact of Bank of Scotland’s decision to end the mobile branch service on rural and island communities during a member’s business debate.
11 Jan 2024
Shetland
Wishart supports calls for Bank of Scotland to reconsider its decision on mobile branch banking
Scottish Liberal Democrat rural affairs spokesperson and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart, has today highlighted the impact of Bank of Scotland’s decision to end the mobile branch service on rural and island communities during a member’s business debate.
11 Jan 2024
Shetland
Wishart quizzes minister on legal aid access
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland’s MSP, Beatrice Wishart, has raised the concerns of domestic abuse victims seeking justice with the Scottish Government.
10 Jan 2024
General News and Press Releases
Return of jury trials welcome but access to justice for islanders can’t be seen as expendable – McArthur
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has again welcomed the prospect of jury trials returning to island courts, but warned that local access to justice for islanders cannot be seen as “expendable” within the justice system.
10 Jan 2024
Shetland
Wishart urges Shetland input into consultation on the allocation of additional quota
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart, is urging Shetland input to the Scottish Government’s ‘Fish stocks: allocation of additional quota’ consultation which is set to close on Thursday 11th January 2023.
5 Jan 2024
Orcadian Column 4 Jan 2024
Coming into 2023, Nicola Sturgeon remained the dominant figure in Scotland’s political landscape. While frictions within her party were becoming more obvious and public, nothing suggested an implosion was imminent.
3 Jan 2024
Shetland Times Column 29 December 2023
When New Year approaches there’s usually time to reflect on the year that’s drawing to close and look to what the future may hold.
29 Dec 2023
McArthur expresses frustration over continued deferral of agriculture funding
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today expressed frustration over the Scottish Government’s lack of clarity over when ring-fenced funding taken from the agriculture budget will be returned.
22 Dec 2023
McArthur challenges First Minister over MV Hamnavoe refit arrangements
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur today questioned the Scottish Government’s commitment to lifeline ferry services, following its failure to provide a replacement vessel to cover the MV Hamnavoe during its dry dock period next month.
21 Dec 2023