Carmichael sets record straight on independence comments
Scottish secretary Alistair Carmichael has said that people in Shetland have the right to “start a conversation” on having more autonomy in event of a
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Island document hailed by council leaders – criticised by opposition
• A prospectus for Scotland’s islands after independence, based on the Our Islands Our Future campaign, was launched by First Minister Alex Salmond in Kirkwall
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Autonomy campaign criticised for ‘lack of ambition’
Criticism has been levelled against council leaders for failing to aim high in their negotiations with Scottish and Westminster governments for greater island autonomy.
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Islands’ campaign talks in London
Council leaders are in Westminster this week for high-level talks with the UK government on the Our Islands Our Future campaign.
READ FULL STORYRobinson welcomes local democracy debate
SIC political leader Gary Robinson has welcomed a discussion over the future of Scotland’s councils following the launch of a new government inquiry.
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