Carmichael speaks on isles depopulation risks in Parliament
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken out in Parliament on the risks of depopulation in the Northern Isles.
12 Sep 2024
News
Government farm funds must not disappear back into Treasury – Carmichael
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today pressed DEFRA ministers to live up to past statements that unspent land management funds should be rolled over into future budgets.
12 Sep 2024
Carmichael votes against Winter Fuel Allowance cut
Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland, Alistair Carmichael, has today voted against the Government’s proposed cut to the Winter Fuel Allowance.
10 Sep 2024
Carmichael confirmed as Rural Affairs Select Committee Chair
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today been confirmed as the Chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee in Parliament, after being nominated unopposed.
9 Sep 2024
Carmichael to stand as Rural Affairs Select Committee Chair
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has been nominated as a candidate to be Chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee in Parliament.
6 Sep 2024
Carmichael highlights need for abattoir network reconstruction in sheep farming debate
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken out in Parliament this week on the need to rebuild local abattoir networks across the UK.
5 Sep 2024
Carmichael leads parliamentary debate on government support for space sector
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has called on the government to capitalise on the UK’s current lead in the vertical launch space sector, while leading a debate on the space industry in Parliament.
5 Sep 2024
Government must recognise tidal energy potential in building UK industrial strategy – Carmichael
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today pressed the Secretary of State for Scotland to drive support for tidal stream energy as part of the UK industrial strategy.
4 Sep 2024
Prime Minister agrees £2m SSE Viking energy constraint payment “not good enough”
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on the Prime Minister to “look seriously” at the need for an “islands tariff” to ensure proper benefit to communities with high fuel poverty hosting renewable energy developments.
4 Sep 2024
News from Orkney and Shetlands MSPs
General News and Press Releases
Major grant to Screen Machine "incredibly welcome" - McArthur
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed news of a major new grant to Save Our Screen Machine that marks a major milestone towards the building of a new mobile cinema.
13 Feb 2025
Shetland
Wishart encourages local learners to enter joke-telling competition
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart is encouraging young people to showcase their sense of humour by participating in a national primary school joke competition - VoiceBox 2025.
13 Feb 2025
Orcadian Column, 13 February 2025
I’m delighted to confirm that 18 years after first being elected as Orkney’s MSP, I’ve finally delivered my ‘maiden’ speech in the cattle ring at The Mart. There are many more iconic debating chambers, but few as intimidating.
13 Feb 2025
General News and Press Releases
Orkney 'Coastal Testimonies' presented at the Scottish Parliament
Scottish politicians have been urged to listen to ‘marginalised’ voices within coastal communities, as part of a major multi-media touring exhibition showcased at the Scottish Parliament featuring testimonies from Orkney and around the country.
12 Feb 2025
Budget 2025-26 and improving miscarriage care
Scottish Liberal Democrats will support the budget for 2025-26. This budget is not perfect, but the Scottish Government has shown willingness to listen and respond to Liberal Democrat priorities
9 Feb 2025
McArthur pays tribute to outgoing NFUS President
After attending the annual dinner of NFU Scotland last night, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has restated his support for the farming sector and offered his thanks to Martin Kennedy, who has stepped down as NFUS President after four years.
7 Feb 2025
General News and Press Releases
McArthur calls for improvement to palliative care access
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today called for the Scottish Government to work to plug gaps in access to high-quality end-of-life care.
6 Feb 2025
Shetland
Wishart comments on budget vote
Following the stage one vote on the Scottish budget
5 Feb 2025
General News and Press Releases
McArthur comments on budget vote
Following the vote this afternoon where MSPs backed the Scottish Government’s budget, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
4 Feb 2025