Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today challenged the SNP on its “myopic” proposal to tax gin and other spirits at a higher rate than whisky.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today challenged the Prime Minister in the House of Commons over the government’s disruption of fishing operations across the country due to sudden visa rule changes.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today challenged Scottish Secretary Alister Jack to back his amendment to block the coming rise in spirits duty – and dare the Prime Minister to sack him.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has condemned the decision today by the Home Office to ignore the needs of the fishing industry and reject a concession on Immigration Rules for the sector.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has warned that ministers must review the implementation of the Alternative Fuel Payment after rules on receipts for manual applications were partially relaxed.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today spoken on his proposals to amend the Finance Bill currently before Parliament and cancel a coming tax hike on spirits including whisky.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today raised concerns in Parliament over a civilian Russian tug which has been plying the waters to the east and west of Shetland over recent days.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed news that the government will U-turn to allow organisations like Shetland Heat Energy & Power (SHEAP) to make use of tax-rebated fuel following representations to ministers.
Orkney and Shetland MP and Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken out against Conservative plans to reintroduce child detention in its new migration bill.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland’s MSP, Beatrice Wishart, has today sent the first paper of a series highlighting important themes identified by respondents to Wishart’s recent Serco NorthLink booking survey to the Transport Minister.
By strange coincidence, I find myself spending the week surrounded by people from Crown Dependencies, Overseas Territories and a smattering of autonomous Nordic islands.
Responding to the news that Orkney Islands Council have passed a motion looking into ‘alternative models of governance’, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur said:
Responding to the news that a motion will go before Orkney Islands Council next week to investigate “alternative forms of governance”, Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Orkney Liam McArthur said:
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur today welcomed news that the Scottish Government is dropping its plans to designate 10% of Scottish waters as Highly Protected Marine Areas by 2026.
The end of term tends to be a time for celebrating achievement and recognising hard work. Certainly the KGS Awards on Monday evening fitted that bill perfectly and it was a pleasure to be invited to be a part of it.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur met with Housing Minister, Paul McLennan today to discuss a range of different issues related to housing in the islands. The meeting follows a recent debate in parliament on community-led housing.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart, has today (Tuesday 27th June) called on the Scottish Government to take urgent steps to support struggling substance misuse services.
Shetland’s MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat, Beatrice Wishart has quizzed Humza Yousaf, during First Minister’s questions as to why Shetlanders must put up with the inability to book ferry travel beyond 30th September.
