Scott to put case for decentralisation
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott was selected yesterday to represent the Scottish Liberal Democrats at the upcoming cross-party talks on more powers for the Scottish Parliament.
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Scott urges ‘no’ vote for a stronger parliament
A “no thanks” vote to independence means a stronger Scottish Parliament within the UK, Shetland MSP Tavish Scott said today.
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Scott bullish ahead of referendum meeting
Voters in the isles will overwhelmingly reject independence, according to isles MSP Tavish Scott.
READ FULL STORYMSP Scott: Stop arms trade with Israel
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has prompted Shetland MSP Tavish Scott to call for an end to UK arms exports to Israel.
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I see that once again a member of the “no” campaign is coming out with the assertion that if we dare to vote yes on
READ FULL STORYYes Shetland challenge to Scott – let’s debate
Yes Shetland has welcomed what it called Tavish Scott’s “belated” entry to the referendum campaign.
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Commission could help rural issues
A commission may be set up to consider how to tackle issues that impact on rural communities.
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Scott launches isles crofters’ survey
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott is launching a survey to assess the pros and cons of crofting regulation to isles crofters.
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Travel from Shetland and waiting times for isles’ patients should be considered as part of an independent review of healthcare at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
READ FULL STORYCrofters ‘need right outcome on CAP’
MSP Tavish Scott is meeting agriculture industry leaders today to discuss how the new Common Agriculture Policy will affect every crofter in Shetland.
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Scott welcomes government change in pharmacy stance
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott has welcomed new legislation intended to give local communities more say in decisions over local pharmacies as well as providing security
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Scott blasts ferry service ‘bribe’
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott has criticised the Scottish government after a scheme offering cheaper ferry fares on the west coast was not extended to the…
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MEP Lyon pays visit to see how European money has been spent
Scottish Liberal Democrat MEP and candidate George Lyon, has visited Shetland today, campaigning ahead of the European elections this month.
READ FULL STORYScott critical of Labour’s referendum softness
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott said that Scottish Labour needs to wheel out some of its big guns to shore up a “soft” west of Scotland…
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