Crofters’ Brexit concerns must be heard, warns Carmichael
The Tory government should listen more carefully to the concerns of farmers and crofters ahead of the UK withdrawal from the EU.
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SNP branch calls for cross-party Brexit protest
The Shetland branch of the SNP is calling for a cross-party day of action as part of planned national protests to avert a Brexit “crisis”.
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Brexit could force isles police to send help south
Chief inspector Lindsay Tulloch has not ruled out isles police officers being sent to other parts of the UK in the event of disruption emerging
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‘No deal’ Brexit could mean no guarantee of medicines
The head of NHS Shetland has said that he cannot guarantee isles’ medicine supplies in the event of a no-deal Brexit. That was the answer…
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Althing forum attempts to unpick Brexit
Casting off the traditional debate format in favour of a forum Saturday’s Althing attempted to unpick Brexit and its potential impact on Shetland. Offering insights…
READ FULL STORYBudget overshadowed by Brexit threat, Carmichael argues
This week’s budget lacks long-term credibility – overshadowed by the prospect of a “no deal Brexit”.
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Views sought on fishing after Brexit
“What will Brexit mean for your fishing community?” – was the question posed by university academics this week. But sadly the public event on Wednesday…
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Westminster criticised for ‘shambles’ Brexit policy
A pro-independence councillor has lambasted the Westminster government over its Brexit negotiations after a report before elected members warned of possible implications UK withdrawal could
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Duncan urges pragmatic Brexit negotiaitions to avoid “pain” on both sides
The European Union and the United Kingdom must approach Brexit negotiations in a pragmatic fashion in order to avoid negative consequences for both sides. That…
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Farming and fisheries leaders ask Ministers to focus on delivering best possible Brexit outcome
Farming and fisheries leaders have urged the Scottish Government to ensure enough is done to implement trade and export policy after the country leaves the
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Gove invited to see for himself animal shipment operations
Michael Gove has been given the chance to see for himself arrangements for shipping live animals south to Aberdeen.
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Fishermen’s leader slams ‘feeble’ Brexit negotiating efforts
Scottish fishing chiefs have blasted plans for UK fisheries during the transition period out of the EU – with a Shetland representative describing the negotiations…
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Latest poll suggests public backs fleet’s wish to ‘regain control’ of fishing grounds
Fishermen have the backing of the public when it comes to the fleet’s desire to “regain control” of the UK’s fishing grounds after Brexit.
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‘Rambling’ PM prepared to trade away fishing rights, claims Carmichael
The “rambling” Prime Minister needs to give greater clarity on what the fishing industry can expect after Brexit, according to isles MP Alistair Carmichael. He…
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