McArthur welcomes news that Scottish Water will support Orkney Island Games 2025
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today welcomed news that Scottish Water will be working with the organisers of the 2025 Orkney International Island Games
1 Jul 2025
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McArthur reacts to NHS Orkney CEO Laura Skaife-Knight’s move to NHS Grampian
In a relatively short space of time, Laura has made a significant and positive impact as CEO of NHS Orkney.
23 Jun 2025
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McArthur invites housing secretary to visit Orkney at critical juncture for housing development in the islands
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has invited the new Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Mairi McAllan, to visit Orkney to engage with the Council and local partners as plans to deliver major housing development in the islands reach a critical point.
19 Jun 2025
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McArthur speaks in debate on the ongoing crisis in Gaza
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today spoke in a debate in the Scottish Parliament on the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
17 Jun 2025
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McArthur highlights challenges for island public transport under existing regulations
Speaking at Net Zero, Energy and Transport portfolio questions today, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur highlighted the difficulties that community transport initiatives in Orkney face under the current regulatory system.
12 Jun 2025
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McArthur welcomes dedicated Marie Curie service in Orkney
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today welcomed news that a dedicated team of Marie Curie health assistants will now be based in Orkney, following a successful pilot of service provision over the past year.
6 Jun 2025
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McArthur warns suppliers against trying to charge customers for smart meter installations
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today urged any constituents in need of a smart meter who are being quoted charges for installation costs to get in touch with the Orkney Parliamentary Office or Trading Standards at Orkney Islands Council.
4 Jun 2025
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McArthur welcomes first phase of procurement for new freight ferry vessels for Northern Isles
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed today welcomed a Scottish Government announcement that the procurement process is underway for two new 140m Freight Flex vessels for the Northern Isles Ferry Service routes from Aberdeen to Orkney and Shetland.
4 Jun 2025
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McArthur calls on government to protect Orkney festival funding
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today called on the Scottish Government to take steps to ensure that funding allocations for festivals and events in island communities such as Orkney are sufficiently island proofed to allow long term sustainability.
4 Jun 2025
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McArthur supports local initiatives during Volunteers’ Week 2025
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has pledged his support for Volunteers’ Week 2025, taking place from 2nd-8th June.
2 Jun 2025
McArthur supports Dementia Awareness Week 2025
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has expressed his support for Dementia Awareness Week 2025, which is taking place from the 2nd-8th June.
2 Jun 2025
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McArthur presses government on timeline for replacement of internal ferries
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has pressed the Scottish Government on the timetable for replacing Orkney’s internal ferry fleet.
22 May 2025