Government must stop putting isles in a box, demands Scott
Legislation should be passed that stops Shetland being put “in a box” in official Scottish government publications. That is the view of isles MSP Tavish…
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Islands Bill praised by Halcro Johnston and Finnie
The Islands Bill has been hailed as a “real achievement” towards making sure islands communities thrive.
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Scott wants deal as new Islands Bill debated in parliament
An islands deal and the “crucial investment” it would bring is needed to help push forward Shetland’s economy. That was the view of isles MSP…
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Islands Bill should ‘undo the damage’ of centralisation
The Islands Bill should herald a change in mindset if it is to be more than a tick-box exercise, opposition MSPs have warned.
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New islands bill introduced to Scottish Parliament
A new islands bill has been introduced to Scottish Parliament – hailed as a “historic milestone” for island communities by islands minister Humza Yousaf. The…
READ FULL STORYYousaf: Islands’ needs are at heart of government’s agenda
Islands minister Humza Yousaf has lauded the “significant” cultural and economic contribution island communities make to Scotland while announcing the progression of the Islands Bill.
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