Orkney and Shetland
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Carmichael to press for urgent deckhand visa reforms in fisheries debate

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, will today [Thursday] challenge ministers to offer a clear roadmap on making a workable visa scheme for skilled deckhands, as he leads a parliamentary debate on post-Brexit fisheries. In the debate Mr Carmichael will highlight a range of challenges facing the fishing industry including quota, the unsustainable practice of gillnetting and the current cost-of-living crisis.

13 Oct 2022
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“Take the drawing board to the isles and hand over the pen” – Carmichael welcomes scrapping of islands bond scheme

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the announcement today that the Scottish Government’s proposed “Islands Bond” scheme would be scrapped following widespread opposition from local communities. The proposal would have given cash incentives for individuals and families to move to Scottish island communities and was announced by the SNP during the Holyrood elections last year.

19 Aug 2022
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News from Orkney and Shetlands MSPs

Orcadian Column, 23 February 2023

The political landscape in Scotland suddenly looks very different. Yet for all the timing of Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement last week caught most people unawares, the fact of her resignation was actually no great surprise.

24 Feb 2023
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General News and Press Releases

McArthur responds to ferry funding announcement

Responding to the Deputy First Minister's announcement on funding for Orkney's internal ferry services during the stage 3 proceedings of the Scottish Budget this afternoon, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur said:

21 Feb 2023
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McArthur responds to First Minister's resignation

Responding to Nicola Sturgeon's resignation as First Minister, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur said: "Nicola Sturgeon has been a formidable force in Scottish politics for more than two decades. Becoming the longest serving and first female First Minister is an impressive achievement that deserves respect.

15 Feb 2023
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DEC Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal
Shetland

Wishart supports Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal

Shetland’s MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart is urging people to donate, if they can, to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal, launched today (9 February).

9 Feb 2023
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General News and Press Releases

McArthur urges Ministers to pause Deposit Return Scheme

Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has urged the Circular Economy Minister, Lorna Slater to pause the launch of Deposit Return Scheme "to avoid damaging businesses, public confidence and the case for DRS itself" as concerns mount over the deliverability of the scheme later this year.

9 Feb 2023
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Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
Shetland

Wishart highlights Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart is supporting Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (23rd-29th January) and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust as they call for action to eliminate cervical cancer in the UK.

8 Feb 2023
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