Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on ministers to include marine renewables in their industrial strategy during Business and Trade questions in the House of Commons.
Responding to the Budget, which includes changes to Agricultural Property Relief and real terms cut to farm budgets in England, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael said:
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on the government to consider ending free trade negotiations with Israel following news that the Israeli parliament has voted to ban...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has highlighted the farming and crofting community’s concerns about the upcoming Budget and government priorities on food security...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken in Parliament on concerns amongst farmers and crofters about the potential impact of changes...
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today secured agreement for a ministerial meeting to discuss government support for the space sector in the Northern Isles.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has been elected Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fisheries this week.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken in Parliament on the “disconnect” between energy generation and fuel poverty during a debate on community benefits from renewable energy projects.
Northern Isles MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today secured a commitment to meet with the Minister for Maritime, Mike Kane MP, to discuss action to prevent dangerous behaviour by...
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today spoken in the Scottish Parliament about delays in tasking ambulances in the islands.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart has highlighted the need for action to prevent the introduction of non-native species and best practice methods to eradicate species that have already taken hold in Scotland.
Responding to the opening of Serco NorthLink Ferries booking today beyond 31st December 2024 Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart said:
Responding to news that Young Enterprise Scotland risks closure and its staff issued with redundancy notices, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur said:
I can proudly lay claim to having once been part of a cycling peloton with Sir Chris Hoy. Granted, I was on an e-bike at the back of the pack but these are minor details.
The news of Alex Salmond’s death at the weekend came as a shock to many. The former First Minister leaves behind a unique political legacy and I offer condolences to his family.
The sudden and unexpected death of Alex Salmond from a heart attack while on a speaking engagement in North Macedonia is, first and foremost, a tragedy for his family and my thoughts go out to them, particularly his wife, Moira.
Liam McArthur MSP poses in pink at Holyrood to support Wear It Pink, one of the UK’s biggest and brightest fundraising events
Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney, has criticised the latest update from the Scottish Government which has indicated that ferry fares for services in the Northern Isles network will increase by 10% from next year.
