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McArthur supports MS Awareness Week
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has pledged his support for this year’s MS Awareness Week.
30 Apr 2025
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McArthur secures raven survey commitment from NatureScot
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today received confirmation from Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie that NatureScot will carry out census work on raven numbers in Orkney, after Mr McArthur called for such a survey at First Minister’s Questions.
24 Apr 2025
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McArthur welcomes change to audit criteria for Scottish charities
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has welcomed news that the Scottish Government plans to increase the income threshold for charity audits in Scotland from £500,000 to £1 million, following a review of charity regulation last year.
14 Apr 2025
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McArthur tells First Minister that action on raven attacks “urgently required”
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today highlighted the issue of raven attacks in the Scottish Parliament, which have caused “shocking, often fatal injuries” to livestock in Orkney and around Scotland.
3 Apr 2025
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McArthur seeks reassurances over the future of the Rural and Islands Housing Fund
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today called on the government to ensure the continuity of funding under the Rural and Islands Housing funds for community development projects.
3 Apr 2025
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McArthur “absolutely delighted” by Tomb of the Eagles funding news
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has said that he is “absolutely delighted” following news that the Scottish Land Fund have provided a grant to South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust to purchase the Tomb of the Eagles site and re-open it to the public.
3 Apr 2025
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McArthur calls on government to maximise access to funding for fuel poverty schemes
Speaking yesterday in response to a statement from the Climate Action Minister Dr Alasdair Allan, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur highlighted that funding for area-based energy efficiency schemes is not being utilised effectively across Scotland.
2 Apr 2025
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McArthur welcomes news that the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service will return to Orkney for blood donation sessions
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed news that the Scottish Blood Transfusion Service will be returning to Orkney on 12th-14th May to hold blood donation sessions at the Pickaquoy Centre in Kirkwall from 9am-2pm.
27 Mar 2025
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McArthur supports calls for a point of entry visitor levy
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today responded to a statement made by Destination Orkney, urging Orkney Islands Council to reject an accommodation-based visitor levy.
24 Mar 2025
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McArthur calls for greater government support for ASL provision in the islands
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today urged the government to take action to address the challenges in delivering additional support for learning in island communities.
20 Mar 2025
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McArthur backs Scottish Apprenticeship Week campaign during visit to UHI Orkney
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has kicked off this year's Scottish Apprenticeship Week campaign with a visit to UHI Orkney.
3 Mar 2025
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McArthur raises post disruption with Royal Mail during meeting in parliament
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur met with national representatives of Royal Mail today to discuss the impact of recent disruption to postal services in the islands.
27 Feb 2025