Deputy First Minister back in the isles for campaign
Deputy First Minister John Swinney returned to the isles this weekend as part of the by-election campaign trail. The SNP politician said his party’s candidate…
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MSPs demand answers over ferry fares ‘shambles’
The “shambles” surrounding reduced fares on lifeline ferries must be sorted out quickly, according to MSP Tavish Scott.
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Helliar not suitable for Pentland Firth route, says McArthur
A complaint has been made about the suitability of the Shetland cargo vessey Helliar, which is currently standing in on the Pentland Firth route while
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The SNP’s kryptonite (Jamie Halcro Johnston)
Last week’s ferries debate in the Scottish Parliament showed the SNP Scottish government at its arrogant worst.
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Action needed rather than words, says Scott
After eight years of an SNP government Shetland needs positive action rather than endless rhetoric, MSP Tavish Scott says.
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Meetings being held over ‘scandalous’ flight charges
The man behind the campaign for a better, cheaper air service to the isles is convinced that there will be a positive outcome from a
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Isles MSP Tavish Scott has renewed his call for Audit Scotland to scrutinise the tender process which led to Serco being awarded the lifeline Northern…
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