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McArthur supports calls for a point of entry visitor levy
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today responded to a statement made by Destination Orkney, urging Orkney Islands Council to reject an accommodation-based visitor levy.
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McArthur calls for greater government support for ASL provision in the islands
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today urged the government to take action to address the challenges in delivering additional support for learning in island communities.
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Orcadian Column, 13 March 2025
Orkney has established itself as a “must visit” destination for government ministers, parliamentary committees and politicians of every political stripe.
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McArthur backs Scottish Apprenticeship Week campaign during visit to UHI Orkney
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has kicked off this year's Scottish Apprenticeship Week campaign with a visit to UHI Orkney.
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McArthur raises post disruption with Royal Mail during meeting in parliament
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur met with national representatives of Royal Mail today to discuss the impact of recent disruption to postal services in the islands.
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Orcadian Column, 27 February 2025
This week marks the third anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The quick victory expected by Putin was denied by stoic Ukrainian resistance, but the subsequent…
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McArthur comments on Labour plans for health "superboards"
Commenting after Scottish Labour set out plans to reduce the number of health boards in Scotland from 14 to 3, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur said:
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McArthur and Carmichael highlight 'tone-deaf' RTS communication from energy company
Orkney's MSP and MP have today written to one of the UK's biggest energy suppliers, urging them to reconsider their "tone-deaf" approach to communications about the RTS switch-off.
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Major grant to Screen Machine "incredibly welcome" - McArthur
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed news of a major new grant to Save Our Screen Machine that marks a major milestone towards the building of a new mobile cinema.
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Orcadian Column, 13 February 2025
I’m delighted to confirm that 18 years after first being elected as Orkney’s MSP, I’ve finally delivered my ‘maiden’ speech in the cattle ring at The Mart. There are many more iconic debating…