Carmichael comfortably sees off SNP challenge
Alistair Carmichael has been returned as Shetland and Orkney MP in a landslide victory.
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READ FULL STORYJudgement day as Shetland and Orkney go to the polls
The polls are open for what Theresa May has dubbed “the most important election” of her lifetime and in Shetland and Orkney the result looks
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Vote for change (Miriam Brett)
‘Other than marching against the Iraq war through the streets of Lerwick, one of my earliest memories of being politically active was listening to Alistair…
READ FULL STORYUltimate prize is peace (Stuart Hill)
When, at a local hustings, the question was asked “Is this a two-horse race?” my answer was “Yes – me and them”. In Orkney and…
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WATCH: Tories are the only party supporting unionist values, candidate says
Fresh from a difficult debate at the Brae High School Tory candidate Jamie Halcro Johnston took to the doorsteps of Brae to drum up support
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WATCH: SNP candidate Miriam Brett believes pace of political change boosts her chances
On the campaign trail with SNP candidate Miriam Brett.
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Election’s “crazy man” targets disengaged voters
“Hello, I’m the crazy man from the election,” is the phrase Stuart Hill uses to introduce himself on the doorsteps of prospective voters.
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Tough interrogation from pupils at Brae High hustings
Westminster hopefuls had to contend with difficult questions and bruising blows from Brae High School pupils.
READ FULL STORYNo SNP sell-out (Jonathan Wills)
Your report on Alistair Carmichael’s visit to Whalsay quotes an un-named resident of Da Bonnie Isle as saying the SNP would “sell out” the fishing…
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Riddoch and Brett look to Scandinavia for political inspiration
Author and broadcaster Lesley Riddoch and SNP candidate for Orkney and Shetland Miriam Brett spoke to a small but energised lunchtime crowd in Mareel
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SOUNDING OFF: Brett is best bet for future of fisheries, argues Wills
The SNP has the greatest chance of securing the best deal for Shetland’s fishing fleet, asays Jonathan Wills.
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SNP’s Miriam and Mhairi show packs out the museum twice
The Liberal Democrats have lost their way, Shetland’s SNP candidate has warned.
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Carmichael: Regulating cannabis would take it out of criminals’ control
Alistair Carmichael has given his backing to the Lib Dems “pragmatic” plans to legalise cannabis
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