McArthur calls out SNP for shelving Erasmus replacement indefinitely
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has today criticised the Scottish Government's ongoing failure to deliver on its promise of a Scottish exchange programme to replace the Erasmus scheme.
Read moreMcArthur calls for Audit Scotland to investigate HIAL centralisation project
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has reiterated his call for a proper audit into HIAL's proposals to centralise air traffic control services.
Read moreMcArthur marks Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Monday) marked the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health.
Read moreMcArthur hosts joint meeting on isles first responders' provision
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has hosted a joint meeting with Scottish Ambulance Service and NHS Orkney to discuss the community first responder network in the isles.
Read moreMcArthur marks MS Awareness Week 2022
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has praised the work of MS Society Orkney and local efforts to support those living with Multiple Sclerosis during a debate in the Scottish Parliament marking MS Awareness Week 2022.
Read moreMcArthur raises farming and fishing fuel fears
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has highlighted fears within the farming and fishing sectors sparked by an “exceptional rise in input costs” which he warned is forcing some to consider leaving “leaving the industry entirely”.
Read moreMcArthur meets Loganair over recent flight disruption
Following concerns raised regarding recent flight disruption, notably on a cancelled flight between Aberdeen and Kirkwall last Friday, Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has met with senior Loganair management this afternoon (Wednesday).
Read moreMcArthur highlights need for more support for isles first responders
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has sought assurances from the Health Secretary about future support for first responders in island communities.
Read moreMcArthur and Carmichael meet Bank of Scotland over Stromness branch closure
Orkney's parliamentarians, Liam McArthur MSP and Alistair Carmichael MP, today met senior Bank of Scotland representatives following news of the proposed closure of the bank’s branch in Stromness.
Read moreMcArthur tackles First Minister on Orkney’s exclusion from the national islands plan
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has pressed the First Minister over the exclusion of lifeline internal ferry services in the Scottish Government's Islands Connectivity Plan.
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