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 meets with public finance minister over Visitor Levy Bill
Having previously lodged amendments to the proposed Visitor Levy Bill, seeking to ensure any levy could also be applied to cruise passengers, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today met with Minister Tom Arthur to discuss ways in which this might be achieved.
1 May 2024
General News and Press Releases
McArthur comments on Yousaf resignation
Reacting to the news that Humza Yousaf will be resigning as First Minister of Scotland, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
30 Apr 2024
Orcadian Column, 25 April 2024
When it comes to the “worst week since becoming First Minister”, Humza Yousaf has set the bar impressively high bar. Even so, last week put in what felt like a Personal Best performance.
24 Apr 2024
General News and Press Releases
McArthur supports MS Awareness Week
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has pledged his support for this year’s MS Awareness Week.
24 Apr 2024
Shetland
Wishart marks MS Awareness Week
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart is supporting the national campaign to break Multiple Sclerosis (MS) taboos this MS Awareness Week, 22nd – 28th April 2024.
24 Apr 2024
Shetland
Wishart marks Fashion Revolution Week
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart has marked Fashion Revolution Week by attending an interactive stand in the Scottish Parliament hosted by Fashion Revolution Scotland.
22 Apr 2024
Shetland
Wishart quizzes minister on ‘confused’ heating policy
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart has quizzed Scottish Greens co-leader and Minister for Zero Carbon Building on the Scottish Government’s decision not to allow the use of fossil fuel heating systems in new-build construction.
18 Apr 2024
Shetland
Wishart encourages young musicians to apply for grant funding
Young musicians are being invited to apply for small grants funding from youth music education charity the Eilidh MacLeod Memorial Trust.
17 Apr 2024
Shetland
“Deeply disappointing” - No timetable for Gilbert Bain Hospital replacement
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart has questioned the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery and Health as to when a replacement to the Gilbert Bain Hospital can be expected.
17 Apr 2024