MP Alistair Carmichael accused the Westminster government of “double standards” over its stance on press freedom. Northern Isles representative Mr Carmichael welcomed the “robust defence”…
READ FULL STORYThe UK government has come under criticism after the virtual parliament system created in light of the coronavirus pandemic was brought to a halt, heralding
READ FULL STORYNorthern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has criticised the Westminster government’s reaction to the “reckless” US assassination of Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani.
READ FULL STORYThe first candidate to stand against Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael in the December general election has been declared. Scottish Labour members in the…
READ FULL STORYPlans to suspend the Westminster parliament have been condemned as an “outrage” by Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael.
READ FULL STORYNorthern 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 STORYThis week’s budget lacks long-term credibility – overshadowed by the prospect of a “no deal Brexit”.
READ FULL STORYThe SNP has the greatest chance of securing the best deal for Shetland’s fishing fleet, asays Jonathan Wills.
READ FULL STORYThe Northern Isles could lose out if the Westminster government walks away from a commitment to deliver broadband to all areas – including the most…
READ FULL STORYListening 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 STORYShetland 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 STORYIn a week when local councils are being asked to accept a £350 million cut in their support grant from the Scottish government, the question
READ FULL STORYThe 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…
READ FULL STORYThe case at the High Court in Edinburgh against isles MP Alistair Carmichael should be dismissed, his legal representative has argued.
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