MPs vote on ‘bizarre anachronism’
Alistair Carmichael has voted to abolish hereditary peers from the House of Lords, calling it “a bizarre anachronism”. The majority of hereditary peers – lords…
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Isles MP urges for action in maritime safety debate
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has urged for action to be taken ahead of leading a debate on maritime safety in parliament today (Wednesday). Mr Carmichael…
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SNP picks candidate to challenge for Northern Isles seat
Orcadian Robert Leslie will stand for election for the Northern Isles at the next general election for the SNP. Mr Leslie previously ran for election…
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New report is a boost for fishing industry, says Carmichael
A new report on fishing from an all-party parliamentary group has been welcomed by Alistair Carmichael MP – the report will be a boost to…
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Carmichael continues to raise UK-Australia trade deal in Parliament
Alistair Carmichael has again questioned the government over the lack of proper scrutiny over the proposed trade deal between the UK and Australia. Mr Carmichael…
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Carmichael blasts lack of ambition in spending review and demands more investment
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s spending review amounts to a retreat in ambition masked by warm words, according to MP Alistair Carmichael.
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Carmichael accuses Westminster of double standards on press freedom
MP Alistair Carmichael accused the Westminster government of “double standards” over its stance on press freedom. Northern Isles representative Mr Carmichael welcomed the “robust defence”…
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End to virtual parliament described as unacceptable and dangerous
The UK government has come under criticism after the virtual parliament system created in light of the coronavirus pandemic was brought to a halt, heralding
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Carmichael demands ‘comprehensive response’ to Soleimani assassination
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has criticised the Westminster government’s reaction to the “reckless” US assassination of Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani.
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First candidate declared for December election
The first candidate to stand against Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael in the December general election has been declared. Scottish Labour members in the…
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‘This is an outrage’ – MP Carmichael blasts plans to suspend Westminster parliament
Plans to suspend the Westminster parliament have been condemned as an “outrage” by Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael.
READ FULL STORYTheresa May sowed seeds of failure, says MP Carmichael
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has renewed his calls for another referendum, commenting after Prime Minister Theresa May announced she was to step down. In…
READ FULL STORYBudget overshadowed by Brexit threat, Carmichael argues
This week’s budget lacks long-term credibility – overshadowed by the prospect of a “no deal Brexit”.
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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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