Reminder to check pension credit availability before Friday
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today urged anyone who may be eligible to receive Pension Credit to check eligibility and apply by Friday...
17 May 2023
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CMA launch investigation into supermarket grocery prices: Northern Isles MP responds
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has responded to news this afternoon that the Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into record-high food prices in supermarkets.
15 May 2023
“Gulf” in action – call for genomics data to be declared critical national infrastructure
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for the UK’s genomic databases to be declared critical national infrastructure by the government.
11 May 2023
“Grasp the thistle” – Carmichael calls on ministers to tackle Post Office pay gap
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on the government to “grasp the thistle” and review remuneration for Post Office subpostmasters and subpostmistresses.
10 May 2023
Carmichael highlights North Sea carbon capture potential and Ofgem remit in Energy Bill debate
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has used the debate over the Energy Bill in the House of Commons to highlight the potential benefit of Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) to the Northern Isles...
10 May 2023
Carmichael challenges Policing Minister on Coronation protestor arrests
Orkney and Shetland MP and Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson, Alistair Carmichael, has today challenged the Policing Minister on the need for further scrutiny of the Public Order Act following controversial arrests of peaceful protestors...
9 May 2023
Carmichael calls for Treasury support on Shetland fixed links business case
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has called on the Treasury to engage with the Shetland campaign groups for fixed links in developing a future business case for investment.
4 May 2023
Carmichael highlights need for community engagement in Marine Protected Areas debate
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, intervened in a parliamentary debate on Marine Protected Areas in England to highlight the importance of bringing coastal and island communities along with the development of changes to marine management.
2 May 2023
Grounding of MV Pentalina: Orkney’s MP responds
Responding to the grounding of the MV Pentalina at St Margaret’s Hope in Orkney on Saturday night, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael said:
30 Apr 2023