Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today raised the “wholly indiscriminate” killing of journalists in Gaza since the 7th of October in Parliament.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today condemned “crippling” language requirements on fishing deckhand workers in a Home Office statement on immigration in Parliament.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has this week met with Faroese Foreign Minister Høgni Hoydal in Parliament, alongside other MPs.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to concessions made by the government on its planned medical certificate requirements.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today [Thursday] marked Fuel Poverty Awareness Day by calling for further action from both the UK and Scottish governments to end the “scourge” of fuel poverty.
Commenting on the passing of former Chancellor Alistair Darling, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael said:
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has called for a “fair deal” and tougher market regulation of supermarkets on farm gate prices.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on ministers to give funding certainty to the European Marine Energy Centre following announcements of a need for restructuring in the marine renewables innovation hub.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today highlighted “crippling” labour shortages in the fishing industry in questions to the immigration minister in Parliament.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today highlighted the difficulties faced by parents in Orkney in accessing childcare.
Well it didn’t take long for hope to turn to despair as Scotland got thumped 5-1 by hosts, Germany in the opening fixture of the Euro Championships.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today confirmed the selection of Martin ‘Marty’ Flett to be ‘Orkney’s Local Hero’, who will join MSPs and Local Heroes from across Scotland later this year at an event in Edinburgh.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today emphasised the value of farming and crofting in rural and island communities. He also highlighted the link between agricultural policy and support on the one hand and sustaining island populations.
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart has today highlighted that BT will be visiting Lerwick on 11th and 12th July to offer customers the opportunity to ask questions about their Digital Voice programme.
For ‘embarrassing uncles’ everywhere, I may have raised the bar unsustainably high last week. During First Minister’s Questions on Thursday, I invited the Deputy First Minister to join me in congratulating Orkney and Shetland’s young athletes.
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat has today encouraged people to engage with the Scottish Government’s consultation on future crofting legislation.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has today met with Loganair Senior Management at their head office in Glasgow, ahead of the Shetland External Transport Forum meeting in Lerwick tomorrow.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today paid tribute to young athletes from Orkney and Shetland during First Minister’s Questions, following a series of fantastic performances during this year’s Junior Inter-County (JIC) competition over the weekend which saw Or