McArthur champions an Islands Deal
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur today urged the Scottish Government to continue supporting efforts to prepare an islands deal.
Read MoreUpdate on late newspaper deliveries to Orkney
An update from Orkney MSP Liam McArthur regarding late newspaper deliveries to Orkney:
Read MoreMcArthur calls for tougher sentences for animal cruelty
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has given his support to calls by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and others for tougher sentences for animal cruelty.
Read MoreMcArthur calls for an “island proofed” concessionary travel scheme
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has written to the Transport Minister, Humza Yousaf MSP calling for future changes to the government’s concessionary travel scheme to “reflect the unique needs of island communities”.
Read MoreMcArthur welcomes Orkney hydrogen project
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has today hailed Orkney as at the “forefront of energy innovation” ahead of the official launch of the Surf and Turf hydrogen project [27/09/17].
Read MoreOrcadian Column 27/09/17
The Prime Minister’s adoption of so-called “Henry VIII powers” is not a sign that her husband, Philip May should perhaps keep his head down for a while. Rather, it reflects provisions within the so-called Great Repeal Bill, currently working its way through the Westminster parliament, which give...
Read MoreMcArthur speaks up in Nuisance Calls debate
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur took part in a debate in parliament on the issue of nuisance calls, highlighting the impact such calls have on constituents in Orkney, many of whom are vulnerable. Mr McArthur has been a long-standing supporter of the campaign by consumer group, Which? and indeed led a ...
Read MoreMcArthur urges Justice Secretary to fund island based community sentences
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has today called on the Scottish Government to ensure community-based sentences are properly funding in island communities.
Read MoreMcArthur backs Nuisance Calls campaign
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has today thrown his support behind a new campaign to tackle nuisance calls.
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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. Read more
