MP nominated for select committee
MP Alistair Carmichael, has been nominated as a candidate to be chairman of the environment, food and rural affairs (EFRA) select committee in Parliament. Following…
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New report is a boost for fishing industry, says Carmichael
A new report on fishing from an all-party parliamentary group has been welcomed by Alistair Carmichael MP – the report will be a boost to…
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MP says students have been left ‘swinging in the wind’
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has spoken out in the House of Commons ahead of a key vote this week on the coronavirus law brought into…
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Carmichael calls for clarity over Hong Kong
Shetland’s MP has urged Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to return to parliament following concerns over a “lack of clarity” on government measures to support Hong…
READ FULL STORYCarmichael wants EU migrants to be given the right to remain
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has demanded that the government guarantee the rights of EU migrants to be given the right to remain following Brexit.
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Carmichael secures meeting with shipping minister over seafaring jobs
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael challenged the government in the House of Commons yesterday to “stem the flow of job losses” among UK seafarers.
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Emergency tug contract gets six-month extension
The emergency tug has been given a stay of execution for six months following a House of Commons debate.
READ FULL STORYCarmichael tables amendment over Crown Estate devolution
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has put the case in the House of Commons for devolution of the Crown Estate to island communities.
READ FULL STORYIsles MP files travel claim of more than £30,000
As expected, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael submitted one of the largest claims of any politician for travel costs last year – £26,051 for
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