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McArthur highlights impact of changes to EFA criteria on island farmers
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today highlighted the impact of changes to Ecological Focus Area criteria on island farmers.
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Orkney representatives meet with Post Office officials on Kirkwall branch disruption
Orkney representatives Alistair Carmichael MP and Liam McArthur MSP have today met with Post Office officials to discuss recent issues in the Kirkwall Post Office, follow its franchising to…
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McArthur meets with OVO to discuss excessive credit balances
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today met with OVO representatives to discuss the build-up of excessive credit balances for customers in Orkney.
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McArthur calls on Loganair to reduce fares
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has called on Loganair to reduce the cost of air travel to and from the islands. His demand comes as Loganair posted profits of £11m on top of £8m paid in dividends to…
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Orcadian column, 27/11/25
Like many Scotland football fans, I suspect, there’s a part of me still happily sitting on Cloud 9 a week on after Steve Clarke’s team secured World Cup qualification in quite extraordinary fashion…
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McArthur comments on Stage 2 amendments to Assisted Dying Bill
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur has today written to MSP colleagues following the completion of Stage 2 consideration on his Assisted Dying Bill. A full summary of all amendments agreed to…
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McArthur supports petition to introduce free inter-island ferry travel for over 60s
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur spoke in favour of petition PE2188: Extend the National Entitlement Card scheme to include ferry travel for people aged 60 and over during the Citizen Participation and…
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Assisted Dying clears second stage in Scottish Parliament
Liam McArthur MSP’s Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill has completed committee consideration of amendments in the Scottish Parliament’s legislative process. Over…
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McArthur questions Scottish Government on peak ferry fares
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur is pressing the Scottish Government to remove ‘peak’ ferry fares on publicly-funded routes, including the Northern Isles Ferry Service, following the decision…
