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Carmichael joins protest against Chinese-linked surveillance companies in UK

Orkney and Shetland MP and Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson, Alistair Carmichael, has today joined protestors against the operation of surveillance companies linked to the Chinese state from operating in the UK. Mr Carmichael met with Big Brother Watch, which led the protest, while highlighting the links Hikvision and other companies operating in the UK have with mass human rights abuses in Xinjiang in China.

23 Feb 2023

Carmichael calls for cross-government cooperation to tackle plastic pollution

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today highlighted the “counterproductive” approach by SNP-Green ministers on the Deposit Return Scheme in calling for both governments to cooperate on a strategy to tackle plastic pollution more broadly. Speaking in Parliament Mr Carmichael noted the challenges for plastic pollution caused by Covid measures, and the need to redouble efforts to tackle plastic waste.

23 Feb 2023

First Minister resigns – Northern Isles MP responds

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, responds to news that the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will resign:

15 Feb 2023

“Small but essential win for human rights” – Carmichael welcomes government climbdown on Xinjiang governor meeting

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed news this evening that a planned meeting between Foreign Office officials and the governor of Xinjiang Erkin Yuniyaz will no longer go ahead. The meeting sparked controversy given the reports of a genocide against Uyghur Muslims in China, with Mr Carmichael and other MPs across Parliament calling for the meeting to be scrapped last week.

14 Feb 2023

“Keep the man talking until the rozzers arrive with a stout pair of handcuffs” – Carmichael responds to Xinjiang governor visit

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today challenged the government over plans for Foreign Office officials to meet with the governor of Xinjiang Province, the location of widespread human rights abuses amounting to genocide in China. Erkin Tuniyaz has been sanctioned by the US but is planning to visit the UK next week to meet with government officials. The visit has been widely criticised, leading to an urgent debate on the matter this morning.

9 Feb 2023

Shetland representatives meet OVO

Shetland’s MP Alistair Carmichael and MSP Beatrice Wishart, met yesterday (Monday 30th January) with OVO representatives to discuss meter issues facing islanders.

31 Jan 2023

Carmichael demands clarity on timings and advice for off-grid energy payments

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for further detail on the rollout of the Alternative Fuel Payments (AFP) scheme giving £200 of energy bill support for off-grid families, including those using heating oil. Speaking in Parliament Mr Carmichael asked the Energy Minister for detail on the numbers of people expected to benefit from the scheme automatically and how those who need to apply for the payment can do so.

25 Jan 2023

Carmichael welcomes new report on fisheries spatial squeeze

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the release this week of a new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries, suggesting solutions to the growing competition for space in UK waters. The report follows discussions in Parliament in November last year between politicians and industry stakeholders on the best way to manage competing needs (including environmental protection and energy development) without solely squeezing out local fishermen.

24 Jan 2023

Shetland spaceport partnership welcomed in Parliament

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today lodged a parliamentary motion welcoming the latest partnership agreed by Saxavord UK Spaceport in Shetland, with RFA Space. The partnership is expected to see a first launch from the Unst launch site in late 2023.

24 Jan 2023

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News from Orkney and Shetlands MSPs

Shetland

Wishart comments on Shetland iron age sites put forward for World Heritage Status

I am delighted to see the Jarlshof and Old Scatness sites along with Mousa Broch, known as the Zenith of Iron Age Shetland, put forward for UNESCO World Heritage status.

11 Apr 2023

Orcadian Column

Orcadian Column, 6 April 2023

Bob popped along to Holyrood last week and seemed entirely unfazed by the political drama unfolding around him as MSPs went about the business of electing a new First Minister and confirming a host of ministerial appointments.

11 Apr 2023

Graphic listing the 5 key symptoms of bowel cancer: bleeding from your bottom and/or blood in your poo; persistent and unexplained change in bowel habits; unexplained weight loss; extreme tiredness for no obvious reason; a pain or lump in your tummy

Shetland

Wishart supports Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Shetland’s MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat is encouraging people to become familiar with the five key bowel cancer symptoms this April, Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

3 Apr 2023

New First Minister, Long-Covid and broadband

Another historic week.

2 Apr 2023

General News and Press Releases

McArthur calls for Cabinet level focus on Orkney’s ferries taskforce

Responding to the appointment of the new First Minister’s Cabinet and ministerial team, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has called for assurances about the future of the internal ferries task force set up by the former Deputy First Minister, John Swinney.

31 Mar 2023

McArthur responds to SNP leadership result

Responding to the election of the new SNP leader Humza Yousaf, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur said:

31 Mar 2023

Carmichael seeks assurances over infrastructure security following unusual Russian vessel movements

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.

30 Mar 2023

Sheep in a field

Shetland

Northern Isles parliamentarians call for care with dogs during lambing season

Scottish Liberal Democrat representatives of Orkney and Shetland in Holyrood and Westminster have today asked dog-owners to take extra care while walking their pets during lambing season and calving season.

29 Mar 2023

Northern Isles parliamentarians call for care with dogs during lambing season

Scottish Liberal Democrat representatives of Orkney and Shetland in Holyrood and Westminster have today asked dog-owners to take extra care while walking their pets during lambing season and calving season.

29 Mar 2023

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