End to virtual parliament described as unacceptable and dangerous
The UK government has come under criticism after the virtual parliament system created in light of the coronavirus pandemic was brought to a halt, heralding
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Carmichael demands ‘comprehensive response’ to Soleimani assassination
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has criticised the Westminster government’s reaction to the “reckless” US assassination of Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani.
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First candidate declared for December election
The first candidate to stand against Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael in the December general election has been declared. Scottish Labour members in the…
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‘This is an outrage’ – MP Carmichael blasts plans to suspend Westminster parliament
Plans to suspend the Westminster parliament have been condemned as an “outrage” by Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael.
READ FULL STORYTheresa May sowed seeds of failure, says MP Carmichael
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has renewed his calls for another referendum, commenting after Prime Minister Theresa May announced she was to step down. In…
READ FULL STORYBudget overshadowed by Brexit threat, Carmichael argues
This week’s budget lacks long-term credibility – overshadowed by the prospect of a “no deal Brexit”.
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SOUNDING OFF: Brett is best bet for future of fisheries, argues Wills
The SNP has the greatest chance of securing the best deal for Shetland’s fishing fleet, asays Jonathan Wills.
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Broadband u-turn risks abandoning rural communities, claims Carmichael
The Northern Isles could lose out if the Westminster government walks away from a commitment to deliver broadband to all areas – including the most…
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Has Danus forgotten? (Gordon Harmer)
Listening to BBC Radio Shetland on Friday evening I heard Danus Skene, the SNP candidate for the forthcoming Scottish election, proclaim he would hold an
READ FULL STORYHolyrood-driven cut is the ‘last straw’ (John Tulloch)
Shetland Islands council’s annual funding from the SNP Scottish government has been cut by five per cent (to £82 million), a larger cut than suffered
READ FULL STORYTime for a change (Gordon Thomson)
In a week when local councils are being asked to accept a £350 million cut in their support grant from the Scottish government, the question
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Crown Estate income should be invested in NAFC, says Scott
The Crown Estate’s income from the seabed around Shetland should be re-invested in the NAFC Marine Centre, Shetland MSP Tavish Scott believes. Speaking at a…
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The case at the High Court in Edinburgh against isles MP Alistair Carmichael should be dismissed, his legal representative has argued.
READ FULL STORYBlinkered nationalism (Andy Holt)
Listening with half my usual attentiveness to Farming Today this morning at a quarter to six I nearly missed a fascinating item from our very
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