Carmichael backs Scotch Whisky Association manifesto proposals
Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Orkney and Shetland, Alistair Carmichael, has today [Monday] backed the manifesto proposals from the Scotch Whisky Association...
24 Jun 2024
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Carmichael welcomes Lib Dem manifesto launch
Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Orkney and Shetland, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed the launch of the Liberal Democrat election manifesto, which includes proposals for...
10 Jun 2024
Carmichael backs £2.4 billion Lib Dem plan to transform parental leave and double statutory maternity pay
Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Orkney and Shetland, Alistair Carmichael, has today backed new Lib Dem plans to boost parental leave rights and double Statutory Maternity Pay to £350 a month.
7 Jun 2024
Alistair Carmichael backs NFUS manifesto for farmers and food producers
Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Orkney and Shetland, Alistair Carmichael, has today backed the National Farmers’ Union Scotland general election manifesto, to ensure that farmers and food producers continue to thrive in the isles.
5 Jun 2024
General Election called for 4th July: Alistair Carmichael responds
Responding to Rishi Sunak calling the General Election for the 4th of July, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael said:
22 May 2024
Isles representatives welcome delay to copper wire network shutdown
Northern Isles representatives, Alistair Carmichael MP, Beatrice Wishart MSP and Liam McArthur MSP have today welcomed news that BT will significantly delayed plans to force customers...
22 May 2024
Shetland representatives call for additional Northlink sailing at start of summer breakv
Shetland representatives Beatrice Wishart MSP and Alistair Carmichael MP have today written to Serco Northlink Ferries, calling on them to allow an additional sailing to increase passenger capacity at the start of the summer break.
21 May 2024
Infected Blood far from the last scandal if lessons not learned – Carmichael
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today in Parliament warned that ministers must learn the lessons of the “Infected Blood” scandal around the culture of government institutions.
21 May 2024
International Criminal Court prosecutor applies for arrests warrants over Israel-Gaza war – Carmichael responds
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on the UK government to “render any assistance necessary” should the International Criminal Court approve arrest warrants relating to war crimes and crimes against humanity...
20 May 2024
News from Orkney and Shetlands MSPs
Shetland
Wishart calls for action to reverse childminding decline
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart has today called on the Scottish Government to take action to reverse a sharp decline in childminding services.
2 Aug 2024
Shetland
Wishart reveals empty GP post advertised nine times
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart has today revealed, following a Freedom of Information request, that a vacant Lerwick GP post has been advertised nine times.
23 Jul 2024
Orcadian Column, 25 July 2024
President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race came after weeks of speculation and mounting alarm in Democrat circles about the deterioration in the President’s cognitive abilities.
23 Jul 2024
Shetland
Wishart responds to £10.9M space sector funding announcement
Responding to the news that cash will go towards a sub-orbital rocket test at SaxaVord spaceport in Shetland by Glasgow-based HyImpulse Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart said:
22 Jul 2024
Shetland
Wishart raises awareness of water safety for World Drowning Prevention Day
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart is raising awareness of water safety ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day, which takes place on 25 July.
17 Jul 2024
Orcadian Column, 4 July 2024
With Sanday’s premature exit from the Parish Cup at the hands of Rendall last weekend, this column has no option but to turn its attention to the General Election which concludes with polling day this Thursday.
4 Jul 2024
Shetland
Wishart marks Pride Month 2024
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart has marked Pride Month 2024 by reaffirming her commitment to championing equality for all LGBT+ people.
28 Jun 2024
McArthur meets with Scottish Ambulance Chief over call handling in Orkney
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur again held discussions today with Michael Dickson, Chief Executive of Scottish Ambulance Service in relation to the way in which calls are handled and ambulances dispatched.
28 Jun 2024
Shetland
Wishart leads connectivity debate in the Scottish Parliament
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart MSP has today led a debate in the Scottish Parliament on rural and island connectivity.
27 Jun 2024