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The "rambling" Prime Minister needs to give greater clarity on what the fishing industry can expect after Brexit, according to isles MP Alistair Carmichael.He challenged Theresa May in Parliament but said that in her response she refused to guarantee that fishing rights would not be traded away ... Read more...
The Conservatives have named Jamie Halcro Johnston as Tory candidate for Orkney and Shetland in the UK general election on 8th June.Mr Halcro Johnston, who is self-employed and works between Edinburgh and the family farm in Orkney, has contested the Orkney seat at the last two Scottish Parliamen... Read more...
The political landscape in the isles could be set to change sooner than expected, following the shock announcement by the Prime Minister of a snap election on 8th June. (more…) Read more...
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael spoke out against US President Donald Trump's state visit to the UK during a debate this week on the public petition against the visit. (more…) Read more...