RTS pleas made by isles politicians
Isles politicians are calling for more to be done to protect households before the impending Radio Teleswitch (RTS) changeover next month. Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart…
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Urgent call for evidence to strike deal for ‘viable and prosperous’ fishing community
Fishing communities are being urged to share their views as part of plans secure a deal with the EU and support the sector’s future success.
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Coastguard confirms Oscar Charlie response times to be protected
The response times of coastguard search and rescue helicopters at Sumburgh will be protected, the coastguard has confirmed.
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Carmichael to lead debate on ‘radio teleswitch-off’ as deadline nears and fears escalate
Alistair Carmichael has accused Ofgem of being ‘asleep at the wheel” over controversial changes to electricity meters.
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Carmichael votes for WASPI compensation
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has voted to reverse the government’s decision not to compensate WASPI women. Last year the parliamentary and health service ombudsman…
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Debate to be held on coastguard helicopter
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has secured a debate on the future of coastguard helicopter services following plans to quadruple response times. Mr Carmichael previously…
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Anger mounts over government Waspi decision
Politicians have reacted angrily to a UK government announcement there will be no compensation for Waspi women. The controversial decision comes after work and pensions…
READ FULL STORYMP says EU-wide youth mobility a ‘no brainer’
A cross-party call is being made for a youth mobility scheme which could give young people the freedom to live and work across Europe. Over…
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Authorities urged to take action against ‘gangsters of the sea’
Alistair Carmichael has called for authorities to get tough on aggressive fishing vessels – describing them as “modern gangsters of the sea”.
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Alistair Carmichael has voted to abolish hereditary peers from the House of Lords, calling it “a bizarre anachronism”. The majority of hereditary peers – lords…
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Urgent question on budget implications for farming communities
Shetland’s MP has led an urgent question in the House of Commons on the implication’s of last week’s budget on farming communities. Alistair Carmichael has…
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MP voices farming concerns over possible inheritance tax changes
Potential changes in inheritance tax could impact on farmers and crofters – as well as the wider community.
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Carmichael to ‘reset the narrative’ around fishing after taking senior political role
Alistair Carmichael hopes to “reset the narrative” around fishing after being elected to a key parliamentary role.
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Energy price hike a ‘serious backward step’, says MP
MP Alistair Carmichael has warned that Ofgem’s announcement today of a 10 per cent increase in the energy price cap in October represented a “serious…
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