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.
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur called today for the Government to target support at recruiting and retaining NHS dentists in rural and island areas.
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland today voted in favour of further ‘theological research’ on the issue of assisted dying, rejecting a motion which would have reaffirmed its opposition.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart, today quizzed the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Islands and Land Reform, Mairi Gougeon MSP, on transport and housing needs to tackle depopulation in Scotland’s islands.
Wishart responds to news that Scottish salmon exports to Asia have doubled to £24 million in the first quarter of this year, according to new figures, amid controversial proposals by the Scottish Government to implement Highly Protected Marine Areas.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has today launched an online survey looking for feedback from constituents about their experiences when trying to book Serco NorthLink ferry travel to and from Shetland.
This week, in a debate on Sustainable Food Supply, my amendment highlighting the importance of fishing and aquaculture in the food supply chain, received support from opposition parties but not the SNP/Green Scottish Government.
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart today criticised the Scottish Government for backtracking on previous commitments to protect the value of concessionary ferry vouchers used by islanders on the Aberdeen route.
I’ve always taken the view that time spent in the smaller isles is good for the soul. Indeed, one of the great pleasures of being Orkney’s MSP is that travelling out to each of the isles over the course of a year is in the job description.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur joined MSPs from across the parties in calling for more action to tackle Lyme disease.
