Wishart sworn in as MSP and says she is ‘here to help’
Beatrice Wishart was sworn in as Shetland’s MSP on Thursday after last week’s election victory over SNP candidate Tom Wills. She asked folk to “reach…
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Beatrice Wishart reclaims isles MSP seat
Liberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart has retained her seat as Shetland’s MSP. Ms Wishart pipped competitor Tom Wills (SNP) to reclaim the seat she took…
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Hundreds of self-harm cases raise alarm for Wishart
Liberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart says urgent action is needed to prevent a “mental health tidal wave” after new figures revealed the extent of self-harm…
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Wishart kicks off re-election campaign with pledge to lead recovery from Covid
Liberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart has kickstarted her re-election campaign by pledging to re-build the isles economy post-Covid. Ms Wishart launched her official campaign video…
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Unacceptable legal limbo over EU citizens, says MP
Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has condemned news that hundreds of EU citizens in the Northern Isles were still awaiting proper confirmation of their settled status.
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Four candidate no shows at Town Hall hustings
The first of seven general elections hustings set to be held across the Orkney and Shetland constituency took place at Lerwick Town Hall this evening…
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First candidate declared for December election
The first candidate to stand against Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael in the December general election has been declared. Scottish Labour members in the…
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Wishart given education role at parliament
Shetland’s new MSP has been given the role of education spokeswoman for the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
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New MSP Beatrice Wishart tackles nursery care in maiden parliamentary letter
Shetland’s new MSP Beatrice Wishart was sworn in at Holyrood on Tuesday and immediately vowed to try and improve nursery care in the isles.
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Count taking place in Shetland by-election
Vote counting in the Shetland by-election is under way at the Clickimin centre in Lerwick to announce the next isles MSP. A total of 10…
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By-election hustings: updates as candidates clash
The first of the two by-election hustings is currently underway in Mareel’s auditorium.
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Lib Dem candidate lays out transport plan
Liberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart has laid out her five-point plan for improving transport links in the isles. The plan targets cheaper ferry fares, including…
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Jim Wallace insists anti-independence message remains strong
Greater focus needs to be placed on Scotland remaining part of the UK, according to a former deputy first minister visiting the isles this week.
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Goodlad says Tories the only main party committed to leaving EU
The Tory by-election candidate for Shetland says the Conservatives are the only main party in the Shetland by-election committed to leaving the EU.
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