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

Beatrice Wishart MSP speaking in the Scottish Parliament chamber
Shetland

Ferry bookings - Wishart quizzes FM

Shetland’s MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat, Beatrice Wishart has quizzed Humza Yousaf, during First Minister’s questions as to why Shetlanders must put up with the inability to book ferry travel beyond 30th September.

22 Jun 2023
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Orcadian Column, 15 June 2023

The British public has always had a soft spot for soap operas, which tend to enjoy consistently high ratings. Likewise, the soap operas currently playing out at Westminster and Holyrood will have had viewers tuning in, if only in disbelief.

15 Jun 2023
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General News and Press Releases

McArthur praises Scottish carers

Liberal Democrat MSP for Orkney, Liam McArthur, has today praised the work of carers during the annual Carers Week running from 5-11 June 2023.

9 Jun 2023
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Beatrice stands in the Scottish Parliament holding a sign which reads Carers Week
Shetland

Wishart praises work of carers

Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart has praised the work of carers during the annual Carers Week running from 5-11 June 2023.

8 Jun 2023
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A Pride flag flies in front of a blue sky. Text reads Happy Pride Month Scottish Liberal Democrats.
Shetland

Wishart welcomes Pride month 2023

Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart welcomes LBGT+ Pride month. Ms Wishart reaffirmed her commitment to championing equality for all LGBT+ people.

8 Jun 2023
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