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McArthur reacts to Scottish Government budget
Commenting on the Scottish Government budget announced today, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
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McArthur urges action to protect island businesses from rates rises
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has called on the Scottish Government to pause the ongoing business rates revaluation and to consider the impact rising rateable values will have on rural and…
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McArthur raises concerns over lack of refit cover for MV Hamnavoe
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has again voiced concerns about the lack of cover provided for the Stromness-Scrabster ferry route during the dry dock period for MV Hamnavoe, which begins today (Monday 5…
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Orcadian Column, 25/12/2025
As we approach the end of another year, there is certainly no shortage of reasons to feel apprehensive.
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Orcadian Column, 11/12/25
I’m very sorry but no matter how well-crafted my parliamentary columns are in future they will never be an adequate substitute for The Giddy Limit, which has gone into retirement for the time being.
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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…
