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McArthur meets Minister over farm plastics concerns
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Thursday) met with the Environment Secretary, Roseanna Cunningham to press for a solution to the problems faced by farmers and crofters on the smaller isles as a result of restrictions on burning plastics.
McArthur presses for funding ‘guarantee’ for accommodation providers
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Thursday) pressed the Scottish Government for a guarantee that accommodation providers who were initially excluded from earlier funding schemes will not encounter the same problems in future.
McArthur again presses for low emission replacement vessels
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Wednesday) again pressed Ministers to agree to replacing Orkney’s internal ferry fleet.
12.11.20
Like London buses, you wait months for a proper good news story and then two absolutely belters come along at once. Hot on the heels of confirmation that Joe Biden had defeated Donald Trump for the US Presidency came news this week of a breakthrough in the search for a Covid vaccine. For some, su...
McArthur welcomes First Minister’s agreement to ease indoor meeting rules
Responding to the First Minister’s announcement that people living in Orkney will be allowed to meet with one other household up to a maximum of six people inside their own homes from Friday, Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur commented:
McArthur calls for “clear direction and swift action” on climate friendly farming
Commenting on the publication of a new report into the relationship between farming and reducing emissions in Scotland, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has called for “clear direction and swift action” to help Scotland’s farmers contribute to the country’s ambitious climate change targets.
McArthur comments on completion of Pentland Firth cable replacement
Following news that one of the two submarine electricity distribution cables connecting Orkney to mainland Scotland has now been successfully replaced, Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur commented:
McArthur calls for greater support to address fuel poverty
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, is calling on the Scottish Government to provide greater support to address heightened risks of fuel poverty during the winter months given that more people are now being expected to stay home.
McArthur maintains pressure for improvements to Orkney’s land ambulance capacity
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has maintained pressure on Ministers to commit recently announced funding to improve land ambulance capacity in Orkney.
About
Liam has strong ties with Orkney. He attended Sanday school and Kirkwall Grammar. Liam has worked for European Commission, as a consultant helping charities and as a Special Adviser to the Deputy First Minister, then former MP and MSP for Orkney Jim Wallace. A football enthusiast, Liam played in Orkney's inter-county team and for Scottish Universities, while captain of Edinburgh University. In Parliament, Liam is the Scottish Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Energy, Young People and Education.
