Carmichael backs election to break gridlock
Alistair Carmichael has voiced his support for an early general election, and highlighted it as the only way to end the Brexit gridlock.
READ FULL STORYAlistair Carmichael has voiced his support for an early general election, and highlighted it as the only way to end the Brexit gridlock.
READ FULL STORYMaverick campaigner Stuart Hill has refused to submit a return of his election expenses, as required by UK law.
READ FULL STORYAlistair Carmichael has voiced his “delight” at being elected as Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland for the fifth consecutive term, while his closest
READ FULL STORYThe would-be main contenders like, predictably, to characterise the Orkney and Shetland election as a “two-horse race”. However, I’m not so sure.
READ FULL STORYPolitical 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 STORYThe 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
READ FULL STORYThe 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 STORYI feel the need to share with you why I won’t be voting for the Liberal Democrats any time soon.
READ FULL STORYMiriam Brett is to stand in a bid to represent Orkney and Shetland in the upcoming general election for the SNP.
READ FULL STORYClarity is needed from the SNP over its position on EU membership after nationalist MPs took opposing views on the Common Fisheries Policy.
READ FULL STORYRobina 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…
READ FULL STORYThe Conservatives have named Jamie Halcro Johnston as Tory candidate for Orkney and Shetland in the UK general election on 8th June. Mr Halcro Johnston,…
READ FULL STORYSNP convener Robbie McGregor says his party will be ready for a snap election.
READ FULL STORYA 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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