MPs vote on ‘bizarre anachronism’
Alistair Carmichael has voted to abolish hereditary peers from the House of Lords, calling it “a bizarre anachronism”. The majority of hereditary peers – lords…
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Urgent question on budget implications for farming communities
Shetland’s MP has led an urgent question in the House of Commons on the implication’s of last week’s budget on farming communities. Alistair Carmichael has…
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MP voices farming concerns over possible inheritance tax changes
Potential changes in inheritance tax could impact on farmers and crofters – as well as the wider community.
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Carmichael to ‘reset the narrative’ around fishing after taking senior political role
Alistair Carmichael hopes to “reset the narrative” around fishing after being elected to a key parliamentary role.
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Energy price hike a ‘serious backward step’, says MP
MP Alistair Carmichael has warned that Ofgem’s announcement today of a 10 per cent increase in the energy price cap in October represented a “serious…
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Carmichael pledges to put local priorities first
The general election result points to a desire from voters to move beyond “polarisation and populism”. That is the view of MP Alistair Carmichael, who…
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Tunnels should be ‘Shetland’s price’ for hosting space industry, MP says
The UK government has been urged to fund fixed links as “Shetland’s price” for its role in the vital space industry. SaxaVord Spaceport today (Thursday)…
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Politicians shocked at ‘eye-watering’ ferry fare hike.
Isles representatives have slammed transport bosses’ “greedflation” rise in ferry fares.
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Carmichael slams Tory MP for claiming asylum seekers should be sent to remote islands
MP Alistair Carmichael has accused a top Conservative MP of inhumanity and disdain for both asylum seekers and island communities. Lee Anderson, who is the…
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Alistair Carmichael confronts SNP over proposed gin tax
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has condemned the SNP over their plans to tax gin and other spirits at a higher rate than whisky….
READ FULL STORYAlistair Carmichael brands Prime Minister ‘ignorant’ over fishing visas
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael challenged the Prime Minister in the House of Commons today over sudden fishing visa rule changes.
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Government accused of ‘incompetence and chaos’ after budget
The government has been accused of “incompetence and chaos” following its autumn statement.
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Carmichael plants stake at parliament ahead of Remembrance Sunday
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael planted a stake in parliament’s Garden of Remembrance on Thursday. This comes ahead of Remembrance Sunday, to honour those who have…
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‘Reckless’ budget plan faces heavy criticism
Criticism has been levelled at the UK government, with the Conservative “mini-budget” being labelled “reckless”.
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