Island MP welcomes prime minister’s support for Fair Isle Bird Observatory rebuild after ‘heartbreaking’ blaze
The recent fire at a world-famous bird observatory on the Fair Isle was a topic of discussion at today's Prime Minister's Questions.
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Alistair Carmichael: Theresa May is now evangelical in her Brexit approach
Veteran Conservative MP, Ken Clarke, once famously described the prime minister as a “bloody difficult woman”.
Lib Dem veteran on hand to offer support to ‘The Independent Group’
Veteran Lib Dem Alistair Carmichael has said he is on hand to offer "support and advice" to the breakaway Independent Group (TIG) of MPs.
Northern Isles MP presents law to reduce plastic pollution
A new law to reduce plastic pollution has been presented to Parliament by Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael.
Alistair Carmichael concerned about impact of slow internet on Northern Isles benefit claimants
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has challenged the UK Government about the increasing amount of online form-filling required to claim Universal Credit.
Nicola Sturgeon says Theresa May’s authority had been ‘fatally undermined’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon declared last night that Theresa May’s “remaining authority” had been “fatally undermined”, leaving her a “lame duck” prime minister.
May vows to stand firm for Scottish fishermen as her UK Brexit tour continues
Theresa May will today vow to stand firm in defending Scottish fishermen as she continues her Brexit tour of the UK to rally support for her deal.
Theresa May hits back at French threats over fisheries amid warnings of ‘intolerable pressure’ in trade talks
An embattled Theresa May last night hit back at French threats to delay a future trade deal over access to UK fisheries – but was warned there will be “intolerable pressure to agree almost anything”.
PM’s fishing ‘red lines’ defended, insists Gove
The UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove has predicted a “whopper” post-Brexit boost to the nation’s fishing industry, as he vowed never to forget the “last-minute sell-out” of coastal communities in the original common market negotiations.
Carmichael: UK Government must match ‘ambition’ of wave and tidal sector
The ambition of the wave and tidal industry is not being matched by the UK Government, a former Scottish secretary has warned.
Chancellor declares austerity is coming to an end
Chancellor Philip Hammond declared “austerity is finally coming to an end” last night, as he unveiled a Budget for “the strivers, the grafters and the carers”.
Concerns raised about vet capacity in absence of Brexit deal
A no-deal Brexit could increase the demand for export health certificates by an estimated 150-300%, Michael Gove has said.
Farmers warn against no-deal Brexit
Farmers and producers will have to foot the bill for additional paperwork required to export animal products to the EU in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Fears raised fishermen could be kept in CFP longer
UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove has declared he is “invincibly” confident Britain will be negotiating as an independent coastal state by the end of 2020 - despite talk of extending the Brexit transition period.
Northern Isles MP unsure whether Trump’s visit will be of ‘much good’
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael claims he is unsure if “much good” will come from Donald Trump’s controversial visit to the UK because of the president’s seeming lack of engagement on issues.
SNP economy spokeswoman challenged over Heathrow vote abstension
Aberdeen North MP Kirsty Blackman has come under fire from fellow city MP Ross Thomson over her decision to abstain from the Heathrow vote.
Derision from opposition after Ross Thomson tells Tories to follow Thatcher to get back on track
Ross Thomson has urged fellow Tories to revive the legacy of Margaret Thatcher and claimed his party lost ground in last year’s snap election because they rejected individualism.
Tax office accused of Mafia tactics by MP
The tax office has been accused of ‘Mafia tactics’ by Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael.
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael calls for more ambition on plastic littering oceans
A call for more ambitious action to tackle the plastic littering the ocean has come from Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael.
Plans to ban cold calling welcomed by Lib Dem MP Alistair Carmichael
A new Bill to prevent cold-calling has been backed by Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael in the House of Commons.
Treasury and Brexit ministers to visit Aberdeen next week
Treasury and Brexit ministers will visit Aberdeen on Thursday to meet oil and gas bosses.
North curry houses take part in awards ceremony for the first time
Curry houses across the north have been recognised as part of an annual celebration of the popular spicy food for the first time.
Cheaper to fly home than get Christmas presents delivered, MP tells parliament
It would be cheaper to fly home than get Christmas gifts delivered to family in Moray due to outrageous delivery charges, MPs have heard.
Alistair Carmichael: Fairer ferry funding means SNP must stop treating northern isles as remote political afterthought
If you live in an island then the thing that matters more than anything else is transport.
Public would ban foreign vessels after Brexit – poll
Two-thirds of the public believe fishing boats from other EU nations should be banned or restricted from entering British waters after Brexit, a new poll has revealed.
Presidential style campaigning at the root of Lib Dem losses
Campaigning focused on party leaders has damaged democracy and was to blame for Liberal Democrat losses in recent elections, according to Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael.
No watering down of livestock standards, warn MPs
Scottish MPs have urged the UK Government to reassure farmers that maintaining existing livestock standards is a priority as Britain prepares to leave the EU.
Concern about legal protection for Scottish produce after Brexit
Food and farming minister George Eustice has acknowledged there are no guarantees over the future of valuable legal protection for famous Scottish produce such as Orkney cheddar and Stornoway black pudding after Brexit.
Carmichael urges UK Government to grasp “significant prize” of islands renewables
Alistair Carmichael has urged the UK Government to spell out how it will honour its manifesto commitment to support the development of wind projects on Scotland's remote islands.
English Tory due to be confirmed as new energy minister
The Press and Journal can reveal that English Conservative MP Richard Harrington is due to be confirmed as the new energy minister.
Alistair Carmichael: LibDems “still vital and relevant part of Scottish political discourse”
Re-elected MP for Orkney and Shetland Alistair Carmichael has described the opportunities for the Liberal Democrats of exerting political influence on the newly elected parliament as "quite significant".
Orkney and Shetland: Meet your MP
Alistair Carmichael has been re-elected as MP for Orkney and Shetland.