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Orcadian column 19/06/25

It has been one of those weeks when turning on the news or logging into social media is best avoided as the Middle East risks going up in flames following Israel’s pre-emptive attack on Iran.

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McArthur invites housing secretary to visit Orkney at critical juncture for housing development in the islands

Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has invited the new Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Mairi McAllan, to visit Orkney to engage with the Council and local partners as plans to deliver major housing…

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McArthur speaks in debate on the ongoing crisis in Gaza

Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today spoke in a debate in the Scottish Parliament on the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

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McArthur highlights challenges for island public transport under existing regulations

Speaking at Net Zero, Energy and Transport portfolio questions today, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur highlighted the difficulties that community transport initiatives in Orkney face under the current…

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McArthur welcomes dedicated Marie Curie service in Orkney

Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today welcomed news that a dedicated team of Marie Curie health assistants will now be based in Orkney, following a successful pilot of service provision over the past…

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Orcadian Column, 5 June 2025

This week we’re getting two weeks for the price of one as events take place to mark Dementia Awareness alongside recognition of the vital role played by Volunteers. At a local level, there will be a…

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McArthur warns suppliers against trying to charge customers for smart meter installations

Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today urged any constituents in need of a smart meter who are being quoted charges for installation costs to get in touch with the Orkney Parliamentary Office or…

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McArthur welcomes first phase of procurement for new freight ferry vessels for Northern Isles

Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed today welcomed a Scottish Government announcement that the procurement process is underway for two new 140m Freight Flex vessels for the Northern Isles Ferry…

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McArthur calls on government to protect Orkney festival funding

Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today called on the Scottish Government to take steps to ensure that funding allocations for festivals and events in island communities such as Orkney are sufficiently…

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McArthur supports local initiatives during Volunteers’ Week 2025

Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has pledged his support for Volunteers’ Week 2025, taking place from 2nd-8th June.

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