Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Tuesday) pressed the First Minister to clarify how the proposed route-map out of lockdown will be applied to the islands.

Orkney and Shetland’s MSPs, Liam McArthur and Beatrice Wishart, have today (Tuesday) repeated calls for the Scottish Government to consider a more tailored and island-specific approach to proposed changes to live animal transport arrangements.

Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Thursday) sought confirmation from the Islands Minister, Paul Wheelhouse that the replacement of Orkney’s internal ferry vessels will be included in the Scottish Government’s latest ferries plan.

Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed the Housing Minister’s announcement today (Thursday) that the Scottish Government will withdraw legislation for a short term lets licencing scheme to allow draft guidance to be developed.

Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed the decision by the Scottish Parliament to declare a mental health crisis following a debate in parliament this afternoon (Wednesday).

Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Wednesday) again urged HIAL to reconsider their plans to centralise air traffic control services in Inverness amidst concerns around rising costs and an absence of prior ‘island proofing’ of the proposals.

Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has written to the Finance Secretary, Kate Forbes, seeking an assurance that a new ‘bridge’ fund can be used to help address the long running ‘overtopping’ issue on the second Churchill barrier.

In response to the Scottish Government’s statement on developing Scotland’s Hydrogen Economy in the Scottish Parliament today, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur commented

Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Thursday) supported calls from his Liberal Democrat colleague, Willie Rennie MSP, for the Scottish Government to urgently review and make changes to the sector specific funding for self-catering businesses.

Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Wednesday) repeated calls for the Scottish Government to reverse their plans to cut business rates relief for local newspapers.