Tag: Orkney Islands

• Friday, October 18th 2024 - 08:00 UTC

  Orkney and Shetland MP, Chair of All Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries

  

  Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland, has been elected Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries (APPG). APPG is a cross-party group in Parliament that discusses and advocates for fisheries policies and related issues.

• Wednesday, July 5th 2023 - 21:49 UTC

  Orkney after alternative methods of governance and funding opportunities

  

  Orkney Islands' councilors have voted to investigate alternative methods of governance amid deep frustrations over funding and opportunities. Council leader James Stockan said the islands had been “held down” and accused the Scottish and UK governments of discrimination.