Beatrice Wishart calls for rethink over broadband scheme
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has today (Sunday) called for a rethink of the SNP’s broadband rollout.
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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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Beatrice Wishart tells OVO Energy to ‘get its act together’
Shetland’s MSP Beatrice Wishart has called on OVO Energy to “get its act together” during First Minister’s Questions today (Thursday).
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Wishart welcomes new bereavement suite
Shetland’s MSP Beatrice Wishart has welcomed the Gilbert Bain Hospital’s new bereavement suite for families suffering early pregnancy loss. Ms Wishart lodged a parliamentary motion at Holyrood…
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First Minister pressed on support for Dogs Against Drugs
The First Minister has been pressed for a long-term funding solution for Dogs Against Drugs. The charity, which has been running since 2002, is seeking…
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Wishart calls on NorthLink to bring back shared cabins
MSP Beatrice Wishart has urged NorthLink to look at how it can increase the number of berths aboard its ferries. In a letter to transport…
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Wishart backs plans to decriminalise drug possession
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has backed the Scottish Government’s proposals to decriminalise all drugs for personal use, stressing her party have been calling for such
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Wishart challenges First Minister over booked up ferries
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart quizzed Humza Yousaf on why Shetlanders must put up with the inability to book NorthLink ferry travel beyond the 30th September.
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Wishart warns against complacency in search for equality
As pride month begins, Beatrice Wishart has warned against complacency when it comes to equality. The Liberal Democrat reaffirmed her commitment to championing equality for…
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Wishart praises work of citizen scientists sharing killer whale sightings
Orca spotters who share their sightings on social media have been praised for helping to further research and conservation.
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Minister rules out return of NorthLink shared cabins
The transport minister has ruled out the return of NorthLink shared cabins despite calls from political leaders and passengers to review the policy.
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WATCH: Former rural affairs minister rips up HPMA document
The highly protected marine area (HPMA) proposals are a notice of execution rather than a consultation document, said the former SNP rural affairs minister. Fergus…
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Clarity sought over lack of meter appointments
Questions are being raised over delays to meter replacement appointments. It follows concerns energy giant SSEN may have made an instruction for no bookings to…
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MSP voices concern over devastating earthquakes
An MSP and is urging people to support an appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Beatrice Wishart…
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