Standards probe into Alistair Carmichael’s actions dropped
A parliamentary standards investigation into isles MP Alistair Carmichael over the run-up to last year’s general election has been dropped.
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Pomp and ceremony (Cameron Smith)
During Monday’s pomp and ceremony the SNP launched their manifesto for the islands. The central idea is an Islands Act (for surely a Bill must…
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VIDEO – Sturgeon: We want to empower island communities
Nicola Sturgeon defended the SNP’s Holyrood record during her visit to the isles following criticism from campaign group Wir Shetland.
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Sturgeon launches ‘manifesto for the islands’
A 10-point manifesto which puts “investment and empowerment” at the heart of island communities has been launched by the First Minister.
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Labour candidate takes aim over SNP’s record on housing
Labour has taken a pop at the SNP’s record on housing, as local candidate Robina Barton has pledged help for first-time buyers.
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Wir Shetland sends explanation to islands minister
Wir Shetland chairman John Tulloch has written to Scottish islands minister Derek Mackay explaining the aims of the autonomy group.
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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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The failed case against Alistair Carmichael’s election was politically motivated and representative of an “unhealthy” political situation, the MP has said.
READ FULL STORYThink again Alistair (Jonathan Wills)
I have just written to our MP, Alistair Carmichael, as follows and I urge friends and colleagues to do likewise: “Dear Alistair, “I didn’t write…
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Carmichael: Why Lib Dems back air strikes in Syria
Alistair Carmichael has set out reasons for the Liberal Democrat’s controversial support of air strikes in Syria.
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Regulator meets politicians over Loganair concerns
Northern Isles politicians have held a meeting with senior managers at the Civil Aviation Authority to press the need for clarity on safety measures.
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Carmichael fears watered down tax credit cuts will still leave poor worse off
Hard-working people will still be left worse off as a result of changes to tax credits sought by Chancellor George Osborne despite a defeat in…
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Party differences would be ‘political suicide’
Differences between Scottish Labour and the UK party on major issues would be political suicide – says Shetland Labour Party secretary Gordon Thomson.
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War of words over ferry subsidies
The SNP candidate for Shetland at the Scottish parliamentary elections in May has accused MSP Tavish Scott of a “cheap smear”, by claiming the isles…
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