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McArthur responds to SNP leadership result
Responding to the election of the new SNP leader Humza Yousaf, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur said:
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McArthur calls for clarity on funding for youth unemployment scheme
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has called on the Scottish Government to urgently confirm the allocation of future funding for regional Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) groups, whose annual funding…
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McArthur responds to union ballots on HIAL pay offer
Responding to the announcement that staff-members at Highlands and Islands Airport Ltd. (HIAL) balloted by Prospect and Unite trade unions have voted to accept an enhanced pay offer from HIAL, Orkney…
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Orcadian Column, 23 March 2023
My hope had been to use this column to reflect on another hugely successful Orkney Youth Awards, showcasing the astonishing extent and variety of youth volunteering in our islands.
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McArthur backs Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal 2023
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has praised the invaluable support provided by Marie Curie nurses and volunteers in Orkney and across Scotland as part of this year's Great Daffodil Appeal which seeks to…
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McArthur responds to suspension of HIAL industrial action
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed the suspension of industrial action at HIAL airports following an enhanced pay offer that is now out for ballot by union members.
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Orcadian Column, 9 March 2023
Last week began with a funeral service in St Magnus Cathedral celebrating the life of Robin Preston and concluded with news that Don Peace from Stronsay had sadly passed away.
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McArthur calls on Ministers to end "long-running and damaging" HIAL dispute
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur has called on the Transport Minister to act to end the "long running and damaging" dispute that has led to the suspension of lifeline services between Inverness and the…
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McArthur responds to Loganair's temporary suspension of Inverness-Kirkwall routes
Responding to Loganair's decision to temporarily suspend services on routes between Kirkwall, Inverness and Sumburgh, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur said: "This is deeply disappointing news made all the…
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Isles representatives welcome positive news on Orkney energy transmission link
Orkney’s parliamentary representatives, Liam McArthur MSP and Alistair Carmichael MP have welcomed news today that Ofgem has launched a consultation on the £371m Orkney interconnector transmission…