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The Tory government should listen more carefully to the concerns of farmers and crofters ahead of the UK withdrawal from the EU. (more…) Read more...
The Shetland branch of the SNP is calling for a cross-party day of action as part of planned national protests to avert a Brexit "crisis". (more…) Read more...
Chief inspector Lindsay Tulloch has not ruled out isles police officers being sent to other parts of the UK in the event of disruption emerging from a no-deal Brexit. Mr Tulloch was speaking at the community safety and resilience board meeting in Lerwick Town Hall this morning. He was aske... Read more...
The head of NHS Shetland has said that he cannot guarantee isles' medicine supplies in the event of a no-deal Brexit. That was the answer health chief Ralph Roberts gave to a question from councillor Allison Duncan at Wednesday afternoon's meeting of the integration joint board. Mr Duncan had ... Read more...
Casting off the traditional debate format in favour of a forum Saturday’s Althing attempted to unpick Brexit and its potential impact on Shetland. Offering insights from their respective fields and discussing their “ideal Brexit” were farmer Aimee Budge, MP Alistair Carmichael, chief execu... Read more...
This week's budget lacks long-term credibility – overshadowed by the prospect of a "no deal Brexit". (more…) Read more...
“What will Brexit mean for your fishing community?” – was the question posed by university academics this week. But sadly the public event on Wednesday night at the Thule Bar in Lerwick did not pull in visitors to share their views. However, it followed on from a visit earlier that day b... Read more...
A pro-independence councillor has lambasted the Westminster government over its Brexit negotiations after a report before elected members warned of possible implications UK withdrawal could have on the isles. SNP member Robbie McGregor has criticised "British nationalists" and described the UK's ... Read more...
The European Union and the United Kingdom must approach Brexit negotiations in a pragmatic fashion in order to avoid negative consequences for both sides. That was the view put forward by UK government minister Lord Duncan on Springbank during a flying visit to the isles this week. Mr Duncan, ... Read more...
Farming and fisheries leaders have urged the Scottish Government to ensure enough is done to implement trade and export policy after the country leaves the EU. NFU Scotland and the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation are calling for ministers and civil servants to work closely with them to minimise... Read more...