News

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

Alarm bells raised over the need for replacement ferries, says McArthur

Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has once again urged the Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, to find an urgent resolution to the "long-running saga" of replacing Orkney's ageing internal ferry fleet.

23 Nov 2022

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General News and Press Releases

McArthur backs ‘No Time to Wait’ campaign to save lives from pancreatic cancer

Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has pledged his support to Pancreatic Cancer UK’s 'No Time to Wait' campaign which is calling on the Scottish Government to provide additional funding this winter and an action plan to speed up diagnosis and improve survival for pancreatic cancer.

21 Nov 2022

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McArthur and Wishart: Minister must meet local sector over livestock transport review

Northern Isles' MSPs, Liam McArthur and Beatrice Wishart, have called on the Rural Affairs and Islands Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, to meet local farming representatives in Orkney and Shetland ahead of a government review into livestock transport arrangements on Northern Isles ferry routes, due to get underway early next year.

17 Nov 2022

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McArthur backs Road Safety Week 2022

Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has highlighted the need for safer driving as Road Safety Week 2022 begins. Organised by the charity Brake, Road Safety Week involves thousands of schools, organisations and communities in raising awareness of how to make our roads safer.

14 Nov 2022

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McArthur welcomes HIE support for isles businesses to have access to ADS

Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has renewed his calls for isles-based businesses to be brought back into the Air Discount Scheme (ADS). It follows a report by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) suggesting that cheaper air travel for business passengers is needed to strengthen the viability of lifeline routes.

10 Nov 2022

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McArthur reiterates Orkney beef herd concerns

Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Wednesday) raised concerns in parliament on behalf of the farming community in Orkney about the fall in suckler cow number in the islands.

9 Nov 2022

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Orkney's MSP brings together local stakeholders for DRS Roundtable

Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has today brought together local businesses and community groups in Orkney to discuss the upcoming rollout of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

7 Nov 2022

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McArthur secures Agriculture Bill Consultation Event for Orkney

Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has secured a commitment from the Scottish Government that an event will now be held in Orkney as part of the nationwide consultation on the forthcoming Agriculture Bill.

3 Nov 2022

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Wheels coming off national care service proposals, says McArthur

Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has called on the Scottish Government to rethink their proposals to centralise social care services following extensive criticism from legal experts, health board leaders, council officials and finance professionals.

2 Nov 2022

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