Wills calls for new Gilbert Bain Hospital
SNP candidate Tom Wills has said he will urge the Scottish government to build a new Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick, if he is elected…
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MSP hits out at Scottish government over rural spending
Jamie Halcro Johnston has accused the SNP of letting down rural Scotland. Speaking during a budget debate, the shadow rural economy secretary pointed to proposals…
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High Court ruling raises further questions over contracts row
The SNP has criticised the UK government for wasting taxpayers’ money defending its handling of multi-billion-pound Covid contracts, following a High Court ruling. Health secretary Matt Hancock was…
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Give councils final say on planning decisions, says MSP
A Highlands and Islands MSP has voiced support for plans to ensure local authorities have final say on planning applications. Jame Halcro Johnston is backing…
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Tom Wills to stand for SNP in next year’s Holyrood election
Tom Wills is to stand as SNP candidate in next year’s Holyrood elections.
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MSP Todd welcomes £10m fund to protect struggling tenants
Nobody who finds themselves struggling to pay their rent will be left without support, according to Highlands and Islands MSP Maree Todd. The SNP representative…
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Ferry ‘fiasco’ as Scottish government sued by company it operates
Publicly-owned ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne has raised legal proceedings against the Scottish government after its decision to appoint Serco as the preferred bidder for the…
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Four candidate no shows at Town Hall hustings
The first of seven general elections hustings set to be held across the Orkney and Shetland constituency took place at Lerwick Town Hall this evening…
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Shetland among most vulnerable to Brexit, says MSP Todd
MSP Maree Todd says new analysis shows just how “devastating” Brexit will be for Shetland.
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Wishart given education role at parliament
Shetland’s new MSP has been given the role of education spokeswoman for the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
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Count taking place in Shetland by-election
Vote counting in the Shetland by-election is under way at the Clickimin centre in Lerwick to announce the next isles MSP. A total of 10…
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Lerwick vandalism ‘clear example’ of need for tougher line against crime, senior Tory says
A senior Conservative has described the vandalism of the Lerwick war memorial as a “clear example” of a need for tougher action against anti-social behaviour….
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By-election hustings: updates as candidates clash
The first of the two by-election hustings is currently underway in Mareel’s auditorium.
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Lib Dems challenge SNP promises as election campaign enters final week
The Liberal Democrats have challenged election promises made by the SNP as the by-election campaign draws into its final week.
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