Carmichael warns of “indiscriminate” loss of journalists in Gaza
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today raised the “wholly indiscriminate” killing of journalists in Gaza since the 7th of October in Parliament.
4 Dec 2023
News
Carmichael condemns “crippling” visa restrictions on fishing workers
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.
4 Dec 2023
Carmichael meets with Faroese Foreign Minister
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has this week met with Faroese Foreign Minister Høgni Hoydal in Parliament, alongside other MPs.
2 Dec 2023
Government backs down on fishing medical certificate requirements – Carmichael responds
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to concessions made by the government on its planned medical certificate requirements.
30 Nov 2023
Carmichael marks Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
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.
30 Nov 2023
Northern Isles MP responds to passing of former chancellor Alistair Darling
Commenting on the passing of former Chancellor Alistair Darling, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael said:
30 Nov 2023
Carmichael calls for stronger regulation to ensure “fair deal” for farmers
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has called for a “fair deal” and tougher market regulation of supermarkets on farm gate prices.
29 Nov 2023
Carmichael highlights need for certainty on EMEC funding from UK government
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.
29 Nov 2023
Carmichael raises crippling labour shortages for fishing in Parliament
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today highlighted “crippling” labour shortages in the fishing industry in questions to the immigration minister in Parliament.
28 Nov 2023
News from Orkney and Shetlands MSPs
General News and Press Releases
McArthur wins ‘right to know’ appeal over Orkney quarry
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has welcomed a decision by the Scottish Information Commissioner to support his call for Orkney Islands Council to publish further information about the operations of Cursiter Quarry.
15 Apr 2024
Orcadian Column, 11 April 2024
After a few days off, I began this week working remotely from the Graemsay ‘office’. Island ‘hopping’ remains one of the undiluted pleasures of representing Orkney, particularly when the wind drops and the sun comes out, as was the case on Monday.
11 Apr 2024
Shetland
Wishart ranked one of top contributors in Scottish Parliament chamber
Shetland’s MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat, Beatrice Wishart, is one of the top contributors in the Scottish Parliament’s chamber.
10 Apr 2024
Shetland
Wishart quizzes FM on tourist centre decision
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart, during this Thursday’s First Minister’s Questions quizzed the FM as to whether any impact assessment on island communities had taken place.
28 Mar 2024
Orcadian Column, 28 March 2024
I can’t recall being at the centre of a media scrum before, but with my bill on Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults being formally introduced to parliament this week, I have my metaphorical gumshield and scrum cap at the ready.
28 Mar 2024
General News and Press Releases
Orkney support for assisted dying revealed as McArthur publishes bill
A new poll has revealed that Orkney has the joint-highest level of support for assisted dying among all Scottish Parliament constituencies, as the islands’ MSP Liam McArthur formally introduces his members’ bill at Holyrood.
28 Mar 2024
General News and Press Releases
McArthur welcomes new funding for THAW
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed the announcement that the British Gas Energy Trust will be awarding £328,999 in funding to THAW (Tackling Household Affordable Warmth) Orkney.
27 Mar 2024
General News and Press Releases
McArthur reacts to Kirkwall Visitor Centre closure plans
Reacting to the news that VisitScotland plan to close the tourist ‘iCentre’ in Kirkwall by 2026 as part of a national reorganisation, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
27 Mar 2024
Shetland Times Column 22 March 2024
Over 80 people walked together last Saturday along Commercial Street to demonstrate their concerns about the future of further and higher education and the proposed cuts in staffing at UHI Shetland.
22 Mar 2024