Carmichael to lead debate on ‘radio teleswitch-off’ as deadline nears and fears escalate
Alistair Carmichael has accused Ofgem of being ‘asleep at the wheel” over controversial changes to electricity meters.
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POLL: Do you support assisted dying legislation?
Twenty health professionals have united in opposition to the assisted dying bills, which are progressing through the legislative process.
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MP says EU-wide youth mobility a ‘no brainer’
A cross-party call is being made for a youth mobility scheme which could give young people the freedom to live and work across Europe. Over…
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Authorities urged to take action against ‘gangsters of the sea’
Alistair Carmichael has called for authorities to get tough on aggressive fishing vessels – describing them as “modern gangsters of the sea”.
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Islanders are ‘forgotten and abandoned,’ report finds
People in the Highlands and Islands feel “abandoned and forgotten,” a new report into human rights in the area revealed. Health, housing and hunger were…
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‘Words fail me’ – town and country clash over plans to give Lerwick more cash
Town and country representatives clashed over proposals to award more funding to Lerwick Community Council.
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MP voices farming concerns over possible inheritance tax changes
Potential changes in inheritance tax could impact on farmers and crofters – as well as the wider community.
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Carmichael to ‘reset the narrative’ around fishing after taking senior political role
Alistair Carmichael hopes to “reset the narrative” around fishing after being elected to a key parliamentary role.
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Conservative MSP says new party leader has been ‘constant thorn in side of SNP’
A Conservative list MSP has praised his party’s new leader as having been a “constant thorn in the side of SNP ministers”.
READ FULL STORYEnergy secretary considers isles visit
The secretary of state for energy and net zero will consider visiting the isles to see the potential for tidal stream power. Energy secretary Ed…
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Election notice officially announced
A notice for the UK parliamentary election has officially been announced.
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‘Rescue package’ proposed to help tackle £1,500 energy price hike
Energy bills for Shetland households could soar by more than £1,500 after analysis showed the isles would be among the worst hit by the national
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MP raises Shetland fishermen’s complaints on cod quotas, foreign vessels and financial losses during debate on Brexit’s impact on industry
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has raised complaints from frustrated Shetland fishermen during a scathing attack on the UK government’s post-Brexit dealings with the industry.
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