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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

General News and Press Releases

McArthur calls for clarity on funding for youth unemployment scheme

Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has called on the Scottish Government to urgently confirm the allocation of future funding for regional Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) groups, whose annual funding allocation, due to end on March 31, is yet to be renewed

25 Mar 2023
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General News and Press Releases

McArthur responds to union ballots on HIAL pay offer

Responding to the announcement that staff-members at Highlands and Islands Airport Ltd. (HIAL) balloted by Prospect and Unite trade unions have voted to accept an enhanced pay offer from HIAL, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has said:

25 Mar 2023
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Orcadian Column, 23 March 2023

My hope had been to use this column to reflect on another hugely successful Orkney Youth Awards, showcasing the astonishing extent and variety of youth volunteering in our islands.

23 Mar 2023
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General News and Press Releases

McArthur backs Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal 2023

Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has praised the invaluable support provided by Marie Curie nurses and volunteers in Orkney and across Scotland as part of this year's Great Daffodil Appeal which seeks to raise funds for frontline services.

15 Mar 2023
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Orcadian Column, 9 March 2023

Last week began with a funeral service in St Magnus Cathedral celebrating the life of Robin Preston and concluded with news that Don Peace from Stronsay had sadly passed away.

9 Mar 2023
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