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…
READ FULL STORYA Highlands and Islands MSP has voiced support for plans to ensure local authorities have final say on planning applications. Jame Halcro Johnston is backing…
READ FULL STORYTom Wills is to stand as SNP candidate in next year’s Holyrood elections.
READ FULL STORYNobody who finds themselves struggling to pay their rent will be left without support, according to Highlands and Islands MSP Maree Todd. The SNP representative…
READ FULL STORYPublicly-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…
READ FULL STORYThe first of seven general elections hustings set to be held across the Orkney and Shetland constituency took place at Lerwick Town Hall this evening…
READ FULL STORYMSP Maree Todd says new analysis shows just how “devastating” Brexit will be for Shetland.
READ FULL STORYShetland’s new MSP has been given the role of education spokeswoman for the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
READ FULL STORYVote 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…
READ FULL STORYA 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….
READ FULL STORYThe first of the two by-election hustings is currently underway in Mareel’s auditorium.
READ FULL STORYThe Liberal Democrats have challenged election promises made by the SNP as the by-election campaign draws into its final week.
READ FULL STORYSNP by-election candidate Tom Wills has urged the Shetland Islands Council to declare a climate emergency.
READ FULL STORYTransport secretary Michael Matheson calls Tom Wills’ transport promises “very reasonable” and vows to discuss them with him if elected.
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