Beatrice Wishart reclaims isles MSP seat
Liberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart has retained her seat as Shetland’s MSP. Ms Wishart pipped competitor Tom Wills (SNP) to reclaim the seat she took…
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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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Powers could ‘devolve’ Sumburgh airport to Shetland, says Wills
A candidate in the upcoming Scottish elections is calling for the SIC to use powers for Sumburgh airport to be “devolved” to Shetland.
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Wills could be elected as list MSP in May election
Shetland election candidate Tom Wills has been named on the SNP’s regional list for the Highlands and Islands region. Mr Wills has been placed fifth…
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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…
READ FULL STORYWills calls on UK government to change its mind over VAT move
SNP representatives, including prospective Shetland candidate Tom Wills, have criticised the Tory government over a planned VAT change. They say it would potentially see construction…
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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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Lib Dems get together at Fort Charlotte to celebrate their success
Shetland’s new MSP Beatrice Wishart, along with family and supporters, got together at Fort Charlotte in Lerwick on Friday to celebrate the Liberal Democrat candidate’s
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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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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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Wills calls on SIC to declare climate emergency
SNP by-election candidate Tom Wills has urged the Shetland Islands Council to declare a climate emergency.
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Transport secretary backs Wills’ ferry discount
Transport secretary Michael Matheson calls Tom Wills’ transport promises “very reasonable” and vows to discuss them with him if elected.
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Deputy First Minister back in the isles for campaign
Deputy First Minister John Swinney returned to the isles this weekend as part of the by-election campaign trail. The SNP politician said his party’s candidate…
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