Hill refuses to submit return of election expenses
Maverick campaigner Stuart Hill has refused to submit a return of his election expenses, as required by UK law.
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Carmichael ‘delighted’ after securing another Westminster term
Alistair Carmichael has voiced his “delight” at being elected as Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland for the fifth consecutive term, while his closest
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Election is wide open (John Tulloch)
The would-be main contenders like, predictably, to characterise the Orkney and Shetland election as a “two-horse race”. However, I’m not so sure.
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Labour candidate Barton believes party values set parties apart as she campaigns in Lerwick
Political campaigning in pea soup-like fog was the job in hand for Labour candidate Robina Barton on Friday. There was confusion surrounding a post-Brexit Britain…
READ FULL STORYWinnie would have signed (Tavish Scott)
The refusal by the SNP General Election candidate to support local fishermen by signing the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation pledge tells us a little about her
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General Election hopefuls urged to support exit from CFP
The UK fishing industry is challenging General Election candidates in coastal communities such as Orkney and Shetland to pledge their support for restoring control of
READ FULL STORYNo longer a Lib Dem (Dave MacFarlane)
I feel the need to share with you why I won’t be voting for the Liberal Democrats any time soon.
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Miriam Brett to stand for SNP in general election
Miriam Brett is to stand in a bid to represent Orkney and Shetland in the upcoming general election for the SNP.
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Political row turns focus on ‘damaging’ fisheries policy
Clarity is needed from the SNP over its position on EU membership after nationalist MPs took opposing views on the Common Fisheries Policy.
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Barton to stand again
Robina Barton is re-entering the political arena having been selected as Labour’s prospective parliamentary candidate for the Orkney and Shetland seat in the forthcoming general…
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Tories choose their candidate to fight North Isles seat
The Conservatives have named Jamie Halcro Johnston as Tory candidate for Orkney and Shetland in the UK general election on 8th June. Mr Halcro Johnston,…
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Shetland SNP’s McGregor says party will be ready for snap election
SNP convener Robbie McGregor says his party will be ready for a snap election.
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Standards probe into Alistair Carmichael’s actions dropped
A parliamentary standards investigation into isles MP Alistair Carmichael over the run-up to last year’s general election has been dropped.
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The failed case against Alistair Carmichael’s election was politically motivated and representative of an “unhealthy” political situation, the MP has said.
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