Isles left with MP of questionable integrity, says Skene
The SNP General Election candidate for the Northern Isles says the people of Shetland and Orkney have been left with “an MP of questionable integrity”.
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Sheepish climbdown (Allan Sutherland)
I have just read about the demonstrations by the SNP against your MP, Alistair Carmichael.
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Carmichael accepts ‘full responsibility’ for memo leak
Northern Isles MP has admitted that he authorised the leak of a controversial memo ahead of the general election.
READ FULL STORYAdverse comments forbidden (Colin McKay)
Your correspondent in last week’s Shetland Times, Gordon Harmer, was obviously in such a hurry to see his name in print again, that he didn’t
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Carmichael hails ‘momentous’ publication
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has hailed the publication of draft legislation for more powers for Scotland in a “momentous day”.
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Carmichael urges ‘real leadership’ from Sturgeon
The UK government is delivering on its pledge to devolve further powers to the Scottish parliament, according to Scottish secretary and Northern Isles MP Alistair
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SNP branch backs Sturgeon
The Shetland branch of the SNP has backed Nicola Sturgeon to replace Alex Salmond as party leader and First Minister.
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Independence best for fishing sector, says Sturgeon
The Deputy First Minister has insisted Shetland’s fishing sector will be in safer hands post-referendum if Scotland gains its independence.
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Commission could help rural issues
A commission may be set up to consider how to tackle issues that impact on rural communities.
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