Orkney's MSP brings together local stakeholders for DRS Roundtable
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has today brought together local businesses and community groups in Orkney to discuss the upcoming rollout of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
7 Nov 2022
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McArthur secures Agriculture Bill Consultation Event for Orkney
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has secured a commitment from the Scottish Government that an event will now be held in Orkney as part of the nationwide consultation on the forthcoming Agriculture Bill.
3 Nov 2022
Wheels coming off national care service proposals, says McArthur
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has called on the Scottish Government to rethink their proposals to centralise social care services following extensive criticism from legal experts, health board leaders, council officials and finance professionals.
2 Nov 2022
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McArthur backs #FoodNeedsAFarmer Rally
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has voiced his support for NFU Scotland's #FoodNeedsAFarmer campaign after attending a rally outside the Scottish Parliament today (Wednesday) which sought to highlight the need for farmers, crofters and food producers to be at the heart of Scotland's new agricultural policy.
2 Nov 2022
McArthur appeals for local community to help tackle bird flu outbreak
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has reiterated the appeal from the Chief Veterinary Officer to all bird keepers in Orkney to take the latest outbreak of bird flu in the county seriously.
1 Nov 2022
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McArthur backs FAST message for World Stroke Day
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has backed the Stroke Association's new 'Pass FAST On' campaign ahead of World Stroke Day this Saturday, 29 October.
27 Oct 2022
Orkney's MSP to host local roundtable on Deposit Return Scheme
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, will host a second roundtable for local stakeholders on Monday 7 November to discuss the rollout of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Orkney.
27 Oct 2022
McArthur backs community renewables exemption to Energy Prices Bill
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur has backed calls to exempt community-owned wind turbines from the proposed cap on revenues made by low-carbon generators under the UK Government's Energy Prices Bill.
25 Oct 2022
McArthur marks World Mental Health Day 2022
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur has marked World Mental Health Day 2022 by calling on the government to scale-up their efforts to support local services.
10 Oct 2022
McArthur wins right to introduce Assisted Dying bill in Scottish Parliament
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur has earned the right to introduce a Members’ Bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people in the Scottish Parliament, it has been confirmed today.
10 Oct 2022
McArthur responds to new Orkney Presbytery Mission Plan
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed the willingness of the Orkney Presbytery to listen to the concerns of local communities as it endorsed its new Mission Plan yesterday.
6 Oct 2022
McArthur gains Scot Gov support on energy meter installation issue
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur has repeated his concerns about the impact on the delivery of affordable housing in the isles due to the "unwillingness" of energy suppliers to install meters in new properties.
6 Oct 2022