Carmichael condemns Tory tax hike on whisky and gin producers
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today condemned the Conservative government’s duty hike on whisky and other spirits, which came into force this week.
2 Aug 2023
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Carmichael welcomes return of Tall Ships Races to Shetland
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the return of the Tall Ships festival, starting today [26th July], to Lerwick for the first time since 2011.
26 Jul 2023
Carmichael backs NFUS concerns on fertiliser market fairness
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today backed concerns from the National Farmers Union Scotland about fair prices for fertiliser, with plans to push for a debate on the matter when Parliament returns from recess.
25 Jul 2023
Carmichael presses ministers for update on Shared Rural Network rollout
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has pressed the government on progress in implementing the Shared Rural Network...
20 Jul 2023
Carmichael secures new call for evidence in concrete construction vehicle debate
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed a Department for Transport agreement to make a new call for evidence on changes to rules which risk harming local construction companies...
22 Jun 2023
Carmichael highlights tourism and climate impact on Northern Isles heritage sites
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken out in Parliament on the need to ensure the sustainable future of Northern Isles heritage sites.
21 Jun 2023
Carmichael presses Treasury for update on farm support budgets
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today pressed Treasury ministers to give an update on discussions over the future size of budgets for farm support payments.
20 Jun 2023
Carmichael to challenge transport ministers on “common sense” amendment to construction vehicle rules
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has secured a parliamentary debate this Thursday (22nd June) on changes to Department for Transport rules which risk harming local construction companies.
19 Jun 2023
Carmichael highlights engineer access problems in home heating debate
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has highlighted islander frustrations in securing engineers for boiler and meter installations in a debate on heating rural homes this week.
14 Jun 2023