Scott calls for islands plan
A new “plan for the islands” aimed at combating Scottish government decisions has been put forward by Shetland’s MSP. Tavish Scott has endorsed a “real…
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EU ‘worse than useless’ on fisheries (John Tulloch)
Thank you for your fine coverage in Friday’s paper of the North Sea Commission (NSC) conference at Scalloway fishery college (NAFC) and Shetland Fishermen’s Association…
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Wir Shetland sends explanation to islands minister
Wir Shetland chairman John Tulloch has written to Scottish islands minister Derek Mackay explaining the aims of the autonomy group.
READ FULL STORYLabour party branch seeks details over autonomy group
The Shetland Labour Party has called for more detail from the multi-party campaign group Wir Shetland before considering giving its support. In a letter to…
READ FULL STORYWir Shetland policies (John Tulloch)
Thank you, Gordon Thomson for your and Shetland Labour Party’s interest in Wir Shetland. Wir Shetland is a new multi-party organization – two weeks old…
READ FULL STORYMore detail required (Gordon Thomson)
Shetland Labour Party are happy to hear what the Wir Shetland group have to offer but would need to hear more detail from them in…
READ FULL STORYChance for a fairer society (Duncan Simpson)
I have been in favour of the idea of Shetland self-governance for a long time and I am encouraged by the ever-growing support our campaign
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Autonomy could mean millions more for isles coffers
Shetland would be at least £172 million a year better off it gained British overseas territory or similar status – according to the organiser of
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Autonomy group set to launch next week
A campaign group looking for self-governing powers for Shetland is launching next week.
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