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Northern Isles parliamentarians respond to Which? findings on broadband speeds
Orkney’s MSP and MP, Liam McArthur and Alistair Carmichael have reacted to a “Which?” report showing that Orkney has the slowest broadband speeds of any area in Scotland by repeating calls for the UK and Scottish Governments to prioritise future investment in the islands.
McArthur reveals two thirds of prisons at or exceeding capacity
Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has today warned that “people are being packed into prisons like sardines” after a parliamentary question revealed that the occupancy rate of nine prisons was 100% or higher last month.
Northern Isles MSPs comment on invitation to tender for the Northern Isles Ferry Services
Commenting on today’s Scottish Government’s decision to issue tender documents to shipping companies wanting to provide lifeline passenger and freight service between the Northern Isles and the Scottish mainland, Isles MSP’s Liam McArthur and Tavish Scott said,
North Isles MSPs keep pressure on Government over Northern Isles ferry service
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott and Orkney MSP Liam McArthur have written to the Islands Minister, Paul Wheelhouse to seek clarity on Government progress towards tendering the next ferry service contract, and on the full implementation of RET.
My Orcadian Column 17/1/19
It may be an exaggeration to say that Nicola Sturgeon is fighting for her political life, but the deepening rupture with her long-time friend and political mentor, Alex Salmond has plunged her administration into crisis over the last few days.
McArthur Presses Government on Local Abattoir
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has secured agreement from the Rural Economy Secretary, Fergus Ewing to look again at potential options for securing a locally-based abattoir in Orkney.
Orkney Leading the Charge on Electric Vehicles, says McArthur
Orkney Leading the Charge on Electric Vehicles, says McArthur Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, yesterday used a debate in parliament on Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs) to highlight the progress Orkney is making towards carbon free transport.
My Orcadian Column 20/12/18
Orcadian 20/12/18 One consequence of Brexit clogging up every conceivable media outlet at present is that other news stories struggle to get any coverage or airtime at all.
McArthur repeats demands for the Government to take rural fuel poverty seriously
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has once again pressed the Scottish Government to take proper account of the needs of rural and island areas in its Fuel Poverty Bill.
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.
