Vote for who you want (Robina Barton)
I gather the Liberal Democrats are circulating “hand-written” letters from Tavish Scott asking Labour and Tory voters to vote Lib Dem to keep out the
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More substance, less vitriol (John Jackson)
I was disappointed to see in last week’s Shetland Times (“…As Scott gets support from town residents,” page seven) one or two comments being attributed…
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Scott’s support for new approach to drugs laws
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott has backed Scottish Liberal Democrats leader Willie Rennie who this week argued that possession of small quantities of any drug should be…
READ FULL STORYLast roll of the dice? (Cameron Smith)
Labour’s candidate in Shetland, Robina Barton, has described her party’s policy of a 1p rise in Scottish basic income tax as “bold”, but perhaps on
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Justice has not been done – Skene
Alistair Carmichael’s SNP opponent at this year’s General Election has hit back at claims by the Lib Dem MP that the legal battle brought against…
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Carmichael: ‘less than fully truthful’
Alistair Carmichael has revealed how he failed to tell an official inquiry the truth about his role in a government leak until five days after…
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Carmichael congratulates new Lib Dem leader Farron
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has added his congratulations to Tim Farron on being elected as leader of the UK Liberal Democrat party.
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Local Liberal Democrats back Carmichael to stay as MP
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has been given the backing of his Holyrood counterpart and the local Liberal Democrat group.
READ FULL STORYTub-thumping piety (John Tulloch)
It’s a time for piety from the SNP and Robbie McGregor, “lawn sleeves billowing”, gives us the text.
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Carmichael staying put as Northern Isles MP, he says
Alistair Carmichael has vowed to remain as MP for the isles despite widespread calls for him to step down after he admitted leaking a private
READ FULL STORYWaiting for Lib Dems’ comment (Robbie McGregor)
I write on behalf of the many SNP members and activists who feel very aggrieved at the way Alistair Carmichael has behaved.
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I will put the isles first (Alistair Carmichael)
I would like to thank everyone who turned out to vote in last week’s General Election. I would particularly like to thank those who voted…
READ FULL STORYCarmichael reacts after narrow election win
Alistair Carmichael has spoken about his narrow General Election victory after he emerged as the only surviving Liberal Democrat MP in Scotland.
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Skene cannot read my father’s mind, says Johnny Grimond
The son of the late Liberal stalwart Jo Grimond has described Danus Skene as “presumptuous” after the SNP candidate accused the Lib Dems of failing…
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