‘No time to waste,’ isles MP warns
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael told a fisheries debate yesterday (Thursday) that there was “no time to waste” in negotiating the best deal for Shetland’s fleet….
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MP nominated for select committee
MP Alistair Carmichael, has been nominated as a candidate to be chairman of the environment, food and rural affairs (EFRA) select committee in Parliament. Following…
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Isles MP urges for action in maritime safety debate
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has urged for action to be taken ahead of leading a debate on maritime safety in parliament today (Wednesday). Mr Carmichael…
READ FULL STORYCarmichael to lead debate on groceries code adjudicator
MP Alistair Carmichael will lead a debate in parliament on the groceries code adjudicator, the government body which oversees the relationship between farmers and other…
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Energy price cap is a ‘joke’, says Carmichael
Having an energy price cap is a “joke” when the Northern Isles are one of the worst hit by fuel poverty, according to MP Alistair…
READ FULL STORYCarmichael expresses concern over emissions trading rules
MP Alistair Carmichael has raised concerns about the potential impact of new emissions trading rules applying to domestic ferry services. From 2026, the UK domestic…
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End the ‘scourge’ of fuel poverty, MP says
There should be more action to help families heat homes over the winter, Alistair Carichael said to mark Fuel Poverty Awareness Day on Thursday. The…
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Alternative fuel questions raised by Carmichael
Alistair Carmichael has raised “concerns” over the Alternative Fuel Payment (AFP) in parliament with the Leader of the House Penny Mordaunt MP. The Orkney and…
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Support for Ukraine continues
Politicians have expressed the council’s continued support for Ukraine as the first anniversary of the invasion by Russia passed. MP Alistair Carmichael said: “While we…
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New report is a boost for fishing industry, says Carmichael
A new report on fishing from an all-party parliamentary group has been welcomed by Alistair Carmichael MP – the report will be a boost to…
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Carmichael: Businesses could be left in the balance
Government support for businesses in the energy crisis will be scaled back to less than a third of what it has been, according to Shetland’s…
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Farmers urged to take part in survey
A survey which aims to gauge the scale of the changes in business plans of farmers as costs have increased over the last year ends…
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Spaceport success reinforces case for fixed links
The growing momentum behind the spaceport has been seized upon as further evidence of the need for fixed links.
READ FULL STORYCarmichael: Telecoms security is vital to isles
Resilience of telecoms cables in UK waters must be debated, says the Orkney and Shetland MP. After a communications blackout in the isles last week,…
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