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McArthur Urges Minister to robustly challenge HIAL plans to centralise air traffic control services
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has urged the Transport Secretary, Michael Matheson MSP, to be ‘more robust’ in challenging proposals by Highland and Islands Airports ltd (HIAL) to centralise air traffic control services in Inverness.
North Isles MSPs highlight fuel price discrepancy
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott and Orkney MSP Liam McArthur have lodged a motion in Parliament highlighting the significant discrepancy between isles fuel prices and mainland Scotland. Islanders have long criticised the disproportionate price increase they face when filling up.
My Orcadian Column 6/12/18
With every passing week, finding ways to write a column about matters parliamentary that avoids getting mired in the latest twists and turns of the tragic Brexit soap opera is proving ever more tricky. The task is made no easier, dear reader, by the prospect of Theresa May suffering an almost in...
Liam McArthur MSP commits to ending HIV related stigma in Scotland
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, today joined with HIV Scotland to mark World AIDS Day in the Scottish Parliament this week, and celebrate the launch of the new book, Disclosures: Rewriting the Narrative About HIV.
McArthur welcomes significant Scottish Land Fund awards for Orkney
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today welcomed the news that three organisations in Orkney have been successful in their applications to the Scottish Land Fund.
McArthur requests investigation into capacity issues at Cornhill
Today, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur raised concerns with the Minister for Mental Health, Clare Haughey, about the ability of the Royal Cornhill Hospital in Aberdeen to meet the needs of islanders.
McArthur Welcomes Young People Engagement Report
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today welcomed the launch of the report “Being Heard”, co-authored by Kristopher Leask and Councillor John-Ross Scott, from Orkney, which assesses the engagement of young people by local authorities across Scotland.
Ferry re-fit plans show Government contract is failing Orkney, says McArthur
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today condemned the Scottish Government’s failure once again to secure a suitable passenger vessel to replace MV Hamnavoe during the re-fit period in January during FMQs.
My Orcadian Column 22/11/18
In politics, as in life, attempting to please all of the people all of the time is seldom a recipe for success. As she fielded questions on her Brexit deal for the best part of three hours in the House of Commons last Thursday, however, it was clear that the Prime Minister had succeeded in alien...
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.
