Budget overshadowed by Brexit threat, Carmichael argues
This week's budget lacks long-term credibility – overshadowed by the prospect of a "no deal Brexit". (more…) Read more...
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This week's budget lacks long-term credibility – overshadowed by the prospect of a "no deal Brexit". (more…) Read more...
Shetland can no longer be put in a box – as of today. (more…) Read more...
List MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has called on the Scottish government to do more to tackle specific mental health issues that can affect islanders. (more…) Read more...
Regrettably, Humza Yousaf has once again chosen to play politics and attack MSPs who have stood up for the interests of Orkney and Shetland at Holyrood while he and his SNP colleagues were trying for months to pretend that their long-standing commitment to fair funding did not exist.There is lit... Read more...
Isles MSP Tavish Scott is in contention for an honour at the Scottish Politician of the Year awards. (more…) Read more...
Thor speaks to Andrew Harmsworth of Wester Quarff about being an incomer to Shetland in the 70s.They discuss changes in Shetland crofting and politics. Read more...
MSP Tavish Scott has accused the Scottish government of attempting to bury "bad news" following the decision not to reinstate the air discount scheme for business travellers. (more…) Read more...
Alistair Carmichael has been returned as Shetland and Orkney MP in a landslide victory.Mr Carmichael secured 11,312 votes, nearly half of all votes cast in the constituency, while the SNP's Miriam Brett took second place with 6,749 votes.The result comes as a blow to the SNP's Miriam Brett w... Read more...
Former SIC political leader Gary Robinson, who lost his council seat at last month’s elections, is The Shetland Times’ new columnist. For his first article, published in last week's paper, we asked Mr Robinson to reflect on the achievements of the last council and to consider what challenges the... Read more...
After a disproportionate amount of time was spent trying to arrange a time and place – and then rearranging a time and place – to follow Miriam Brett canvassing, 9am in Scalloway was agreed. (more…) Read more...