Greens back Faroese-style autonomy for Shetland
Scottish Greens have passed a motion supporting Shetland autonomy – up to the “Faroese model”.
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It’s time to be bold over extra powers, former Shetland Movement candidate urges politicians
Shetlanders must not squander the opportunity to achieve more autonomy, businessman John Goodlad told Tuesday night’s forum on self-determination. He said the broader constitutional landscape…
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Shetland not too small for more autonomy, UHI academic says
Shetland is not too small to have more control over its own affairs, according to academic Andrew Jennings, Speaking at the Reflections on Self-Determination event…
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Self-determination motion to go before councillors
Nine Shetland Islands Council members – including the political leader and convener – have signed a “notice of motion” urging the council to start considering
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Wir Shetland outlines its hopes at first annual meeting
Wir Shetland outlined its vision for the isles if the pressure group succeeds in making Shetland a British Oversees Territory that will not be part…
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Yousaf: Islands’ needs are at heart of government’s agenda
Islands minister Humza Yousaf has lauded the “significant” cultural and economic contribution island communities make to Scotland while announcing the progression of the Islands Bill.
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Online clash prompts councillor to quit Wir Shetland
An apparent weakening in Wir Shetland’s solidarity has emerged after an SIC councillor became embroiled in an online spat with the organisation’s chairman.
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Sturgeon launches ‘manifesto for the islands’
A 10-point manifesto which puts “investment and empowerment” at the heart of island communities has been launched by the First Minister.
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Wir Shetland sends explanation to islands minister
Wir Shetland chairman John Tulloch has written to Scottish islands minister Derek Mackay explaining the aims of the autonomy group.
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More detail required (Gordon Thomson)
Shetland Labour Party are happy to hear what the Wir Shetland group have to offer but would need to hear more detail from them in…
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Well said Mark Wylie, I agree with every word. The sporting and leisure communities need to wake up to the looming threat to their…
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Scott to put case for decentralisation
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott was selected yesterday to represent the Scottish Liberal Democrats at the upcoming cross-party talks on more powers for the Scottish Parliament.
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Carmichael: Promised powers will be delivered
Isles MP and Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael has welcomed last night’s no vote in the Scottish referendum and reiterated his promise to deliver more power
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SIC to press on promises regardless of referendum result
Whatever the result of the referendum election, the SIC will press on with making sure respective governments in Edinburgh and Westminster hold good to their…
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