Wishart sworn in as MSP and says she is ‘here to help’
Beatrice Wishart was sworn in as Shetland’s MSP on Thursday after last week’s election victory over SNP candidate Tom Wills. She asked folk to “reach…
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Beatrice Wishart reclaims isles MSP seat
Liberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart has retained her seat as Shetland’s MSP. Ms Wishart pipped competitor Tom Wills (SNP) to reclaim the seat she took…
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Hundreds of self-harm cases raise alarm for Wishart
Liberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart says urgent action is needed to prevent a “mental health tidal wave” after new figures revealed the extent of self-harm…
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Wishart kicks off re-election campaign with pledge to lead recovery from Covid
Liberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart has kickstarted her re-election campaign by pledging to re-build the isles economy post-Covid. Ms Wishart launched her official campaign video…
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Petition secures 1,000 signatures in 14 days
A petition against plans to centralise air traffic control services has gathered over 1,000 signatures in just over 14 days. Isles MSP Beatrice Wishart is…
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MSP says Hial report vindicates concerns raised by islanders
An impact assessment into air traffic control centralisation has vindicated islanders’ opposition to the plans. That is the view of MSP Beatrice Wishart, who has…
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More investment needed for electric cars, says MSP
A call has been made on the Scottish government to help kick start the electric car revolution in the isles. Latest figures from the DVLA…
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Leitch warns Shetland could see more cases emerge
Efforts to stop the importation of coronavirus into island communities are “definitely going to help” – according to the national clinical director, Jason Leitch. But…
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MSYPs raise issues in virtual meeting
The effects of coronavirus on young people were at the forefront of talks held between MSYPs and the Liberal Democrat’s Holyrood representative. Topics of discussion…
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Scottish government backs plans to introduce testing at entry points
The Scottish government has committed to introducing testing for coronavirus at island entry points.
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Answers being sought over Sepa ‘cyber attack’
Questions are being asked after an alleged cyber attack against the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa). Isles MSP Beatrice Wishart is contacting local government minister…
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MSP offers high praise for Citizens Advice
Hard working staff and volunteers at Citizens Advice have been offered high praise in a Scottish parliament debate. Citizens Advice Scotland has been held in…
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Minister’s position on air traffic control described as ’embarrassing’
Fresh criticism has been levelled against plans to centralise air traffic control. Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has commented after the Scottish government’s Transport Secretary Michael…
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Petition launched against air traffic control proposals
Beatrice Wishart has launched a petition aimed at halting the current centralisation of air traffic control and introduction of remote control towers. The Shetland MSP…
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