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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...
Michael Gove has been given the chance to see for himself arrangements for shipping live animals south to Aberdeen.Farming representatives say they want the rural affairs secretary to see "first-hand" the "excellent standards of animal welfare" associated with the shipment of cattle from Shetlan... Read more...
Scottish fishing chiefs have blasted plans for UK fisheries during the transition period out of the EU – with a Shetland representative describing the negotiations as "feeble".On Monday the EU and Britain agreed a draft Brexit transition deal which will mean Britain will follow EU fishing regu... Read more...
Fishermen have the backing of the public when it comes to the fleet's desire to "regain control" of the UK's fishing grounds after Brexit. (more…) Read more...
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...