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Liam McArthur
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McArthur welcomes new funding for THAW

Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed the announcement that the British Gas Energy Trust will be awarding £328,999 in funding to THAW (Tackling Household Affordable Warmth) Orkney.

27 Mar 2024
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MV Hamnavoe entering Stromness Harbour, by Reading Tom.
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McArthur raises Hamnavoe cover failure in parliament

At General Questions in the Scottish Parliament today, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur challenged the Scottish Government over its failure to provide a replacement vessel on the Stromness-Scrabster route while MV Hamnavoe was away on refit earlier this year.

29 Feb 2024
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Shapinsay
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McArthur joins Housing Minister on visit to Shapinsay

Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today joined Housing Minister Paul McLennan on a visit to Shapinsay to meet members of the local development trust and find out more about a range of local housing projects being taken forward on the island.

16 Feb 2024
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