McArthur calls for targeted support to tackle fuel poverty
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Thursday) called on Ministers to provide targeted support for households at high risk of fuel poverty during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreMcArthur welcomes announcement of support for B&B businesses
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that £3million of the Newly Self-Employed Hardship Fund allocation will be repurposed to support bed and breakfast businesses.
Read moreMcArthur increases pressure on Ministers to publish local testing figures
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has increased pressure on Ministers to agree to publish the number of Covid-19 tests being carried out in each local health board area.
Read moreMcArthur echoes message not to travel to islands
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has echoed the First Minister’s message not to travel to the islands, despite Scotland now moving into phase one of easing lockdown restrictions.
Read moreNorthern Isles MSPs seek assurances on island rollout of test and protect
Northern Isles MSPs, Beatrice Wishart and Liam McArthur, have asked the Scottish Government to address the “unique hurdles” that islands communities will face as demand for testing expends with the government’s ‘Test and Protect’ rollout.
Read moreMcArthur responds to publication of Transport Transition Plan
Responding to the publication of the Transport Transition Plan following a statement to parliament by the Transport Secretary, Michael Matheson, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur commented:
Read moreMcArthur increases pressure on government to widen business support
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has increased pressure on the Scottish Government to help tourism businesses that remain ineligible for support under the Hardship Fund.
Read moreMcArthur secures First Minister assurance on publication of local testing numbers
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Thursday) pressed the First Minister to agree to publish the number of Covid-19 tests being carried out in each local health board area.
Read moreMcArthur welcomes amendment to increase support for local newspapers
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed an amendment to the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill to extend 100% business rates relief to local newspapers.
Read moreMcArthur secures overdue island proofing of property tax
MSP for Orkney, Liam McArthur, has welcomed the news that his amendment to the Scottish Government’s emergency coronavirus legislation has been accepted.
Read more