Carmichael to lead debate on defined benefit pension challenges
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, will today [Wednesday 17 January] lead a debate in Parliament on challenges around the regulation of defined benefit pensions.
17 Jan 2024
News
Carmichael highlights report on Tory election spending in call for greater transparency
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for greater transparency in election spending, after a Daily Mirror report found that more advert spend was being used for Rishi Sunak’s Facebook page than Donald Trump’s.
11 Jan 2024
Government must act to protect UK merchant sailors in conflict areas – Carmichael
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for the government to work with international partners to secure the safety of merchant shipping in the wake of increased attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.
9 Jan 2024
Every victim of Horizon must get full compensation – Carmichael
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken in Parliament on the need for “full compensation” for all victims of the Horizon Post Office scandal, and highlighted a local case which he assisted in recent years.
9 Jan 2024
Isles representatives condemn “eye-watering” Northlink ferry fare hike
Northern Isles representatives Alistair Carmichael MP, Beatrice Wishart MSP and Liam McArthur MSP have today condemned revelations of an 8.7% hike in Northlink ferry fares at the end of March 2024.
19 Dec 2023
Carmichael calls for government pressure on “desperate” Gaza situation
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael has called on the government to urge Israel to become a state party to the International Criminal Court in light of the “desperate” situation in Gaza following months of attacks.
19 Dec 2023
“Clarity and a fair deal” on funding needed for farmers and crofters – Carmichael
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for “ringfenced” agricultural funding to be delivered properly to Scottish farmers and crofters.
19 Dec 2023
Carmichael welcomes Post Office-DVLA contract extension
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today welcomed news that the Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and the Post Office have signed an extension to their contract following reports that the DVLA would withdraw services.
18 Dec 2023
Carmichael raises concerns about changes to BP defined benefit pensions
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today raised concerns about changes made to the BP defined benefit pension scheme, and warned about the risk to other pensioners.
18 Dec 2023
News from Orkney and Shetlands MSPs
General News and Press Releases
McArthur recognises Junior Inter-County athletes in parliament
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
6 Jun 2024
General News and Press Releases
McArthur meets with Health Minister to discuss dental provision in Orkney
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today met with the Scottish Government’s Public Health Minister, Jenni Minto, to discuss ongoing issues with the provision of dental services in the islands.
6 Jun 2024
Orcadian Column, 6 June 2024
It’s 39 years since my last involvement in a Junior Inter County football match at the Bignold - a scrappy 0-0 draw, unlikely to make any JIC showreel.
6 Jun 2024
General News and Press Releases
McArthur leads discussion on landline switchover and connectivity upgrades
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, today (Friday) hosted the latest Orkney Digital Forum at the St Magnus Centre in Kirkwall.
31 May 2024
General News and Press Releases
McArthur demands a fair deal on ferry fares for Pentland Firth routes
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today accused the Scottish Government of “stringing people in Orkney along” over its repeated failure to introduce Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) on Pentland Firth ferry routes.
31 May 2024
General News and Press Releases
McArthur secures commitment from minister on air service accessibility
During Transport Questions in the Parliament today, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur secured a commitment from the Scottish Government to engage with Orkney Islands Council over accessibility on lifeline air services.
23 May 2024
Orcadian Column, 23 May 2024
It takes a special talent to dislocate your hip during a football match when you’re not playing, or even on the substitutes bench. Miraculously, I achieved this feat while cheering on Sanday in a Parish Cup tie away to Holm in 2021.
23 May 2024
Shetland
Shetland representatives call for additional Northlink sailing at start of summer break
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.
22 May 2024
General News and Press Releases
McArthur launches new search for Orkney ‘Local Hero’
Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur has launched a new search for ‘Orkney’s Local Hero’. The selected Local Hero will join MSPs and other Local Heroes from across Scotland at a special commemorative event in Holyrood on Saturday 29th June.
20 May 2024