MSP slams government decision not to help MRI scanner funding
An isles MSP has criticised the Scottish government after they decided not to provide additional funding for an MRI scanner. Health secretary Jeane Freeman wrote…
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Minister’s position on air traffic control described as ’embarrassing’
Fresh criticism has been levelled against plans to centralise air traffic control. Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has commented after the Scottish government’s Transport Secretary Michael…
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Health secretary asked if isles testing can show the way to others
Shetland’s bespoke home testing system could be an example for other health authorities. That is the belief of Labour’s Rhoda Grant, who is asking Scottish…
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Grant welcomes SIC commitment over free school meals issue
Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has welcomed the SIC’s commitment to alleviate stigma over pupils receiving free school meals. Last week it was revealed that fewer
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MSP welcomes move to provide hot school meals
Rhoda Grant has welcomed moves by Shetland Islands Council to return all schools to a hot meal service.
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Concerns are being raised with government ministers over the mental health of students following a ban on socialising with anyone outside their accommodation.
READ FULL STORYMSP calls for governments to ‘sit up and pay attention’ to economic impact of Covid-19 on region
An MSP has called for an economic “shot in the arm” to support jobs and businesses in the region, following a report on the impact…
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MSP argues broadband court ruling leaves SNP with ‘nowhere to hide’
The Scottish government has “no further excuse” for failing to roll out superfast broadband in the isles, an MSP has insisted.
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Government cuts put workers at risk, Labour claims
Government cuts are putting workers at risk when safety is at the forefront of employees’ minds because of coronavirus. Labour has pointed to research it…
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Increase in patients with dangerous lung condition highlighted
Shetland has seen a 23 per cent increase in patients with a dangerous lung condition over an eight year period, health figures have revealed.
READ FULL STORYMarine Scotland staff to be balloted on industrial action
Seafarers are being offered a consultative ballot on industrial action amid claims seagoing staff at Marine Scotland are being paid thousands less than those on
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SNP plans for enterprise agency are dismissed as ‘deeply insulting’ to senior HIE management
Renewed criticism has been levelled against the Scottish government over its controversial plans to abolish the governing board of Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Labour MSP…
READ FULL STORYFears expressed over HIE centralisation ‘through the back door’
MSPs are still waiting for answers from the Scottish government over fears that a new nationwide board to co-ordinate Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Scottish
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Pressure heaps on UK government over lack of renewable commitment
Pressure is mounting on the UK government to reconsider its decision to exclude isles windfarm projects from the next Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction. Labour…
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