MSP Scott in running for politician of the year award
Isles MSP Tavish Scott is in contention for an honour at the Scottish Politician of the Year awards.
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Mr Pot and Mr Kettle (Jonathan Wills)
The basic problem with public funding of our ferries is that no government (including the one in which Tavish Scott was transport minister) has ever
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Public halls urged to take part in consultation over rates exemption
Public halls should take part in a consultation on the Water and Sewerage Charges Exemption Scheme, says Shetland MSP Tavish Scott. He said the charges…
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Shetland MSP Tavish Scott will travel to Brussels early next week to meet with the European Commission chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier. Mr Scott says…
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Fond farewell for outgoing MSYPs
Shetland’s two outgoing MSYPs – Kaylee Mouat and Kelvin Anderson – met for an informal lunch and presentation this week along with their families, councillors
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Ferry fares to be cut next year following pledge by Humza Yousaf
The Scottish government has finally delivered on its manifesto promise to cut ferry fares, with a pledge to reduce travel costs from the first half
READ FULL STORYBroadband troubles (James Sandison)
I read with interest Paul Meyer’s comments in The Shetland Times on his broadband speeds falling short of what had been promised by BT.
READ FULL STORYBuy local demands after report claims ‘critical’ need for support
Public bodies such as the council should be duty-bound to source local produce for use in schools and care centres – a move which could help…
READ FULL STORYPolitical inability (James J Paton)
Firstly to Alistair Carmichael’s Letter from Westminster. I must take issue with his assertion that the current minority Conservative Government “can not continue in this
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Scott blasts government over decision on ADS for businesses
MSP Tavish Scott has accused the Scottish government of attempting to bury “bad news” following the decision not to reinstate the air discount scheme for
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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
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
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Good news for Bressay with former school redeveloped
Bressay’s fortunes are very much on the up with the transformation of the former primary school into a community hub and the Speldiburn Cafe, officially
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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