WATCH: Lib Dem hopeful Carmichael finds support in Whalsay
A bonnie day in the Bonnie Isle saw Lib Dem candidate Alistair Carmichael argue his case between the rattle and hum of lawnmowers and folk
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SOUNDING OFF: Brett is best bet for future of fisheries, argues Wills
The SNP has the greatest chance of securing the best deal for Shetland’s fishing fleet, asays Jonathan Wills.
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One thing and one only (Andy Holt)
The SNP are making a huge fuss over Alistair Carmichael’s lie about the leaking of a conversation between Nicola Sturgeon and the French ambassador in
READ FULL STORYWinnie would have signed (Tavish Scott)
The refusal by the SNP General Election candidate to support local fishermen by signing the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation pledge tells us a little about her
READ FULL STORYPoor show by local Labour (Brian Smith)
I have voted Labour at every election since 1970, except in those when I chose the Scottish Socialist Party. On this occasion I won’t, for
READ FULL STORYStaggering ignorance (John Tulloch)
As reported in The Shetland Times this week, the lack of knowledge of local issues displayed by SNP candidate Miriam Brett at her candidacy launch
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New political leader, Coastguard dog rescue and Fetlar fire
In The Shetland Times this week…
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SNP’s Miriam and Mhairi show packs out the museum twice
The Liberal Democrats have lost their way, Shetland’s SNP candidate has warned.
READ FULL STORYOrgy of Tory bashing (Gordon Harmer)
On Tuesday night I watched the Miriam and Mhairi show on the internet, which was billed as “an informal question-and-answer session … to outline the
READ FULL STORYUnacceptable language (Iain Malcolmson)
I write in response to the letter from Alistair Christie-Henry.
READ FULL STORYPositively negative (Alistair Christie-Henry)
Last Monday the SNP candidate for Orkney and Shetland was quoted in the local press as promising a “positive and engaging” campaign.
READ FULL STORYNo longer a Lib Dem (Dave MacFarlane)
I feel the need to share with you why I won’t be voting for the Liberal Democrats any time soon.
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Miriam Brett to stand for SNP in general election
Miriam Brett is to stand in a bid to represent Orkney and Shetland in the upcoming general election for the SNP.
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Shetland SNP’s McGregor says party will be ready for snap election
SNP convener Robbie McGregor says his party will be ready for a snap election.
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