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McArthur comments on budget vote
Following the vote this afternoon where MSPs backed the Scottish Government’s budget, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
4 Feb 2025
Liam McArthur MSP
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Orkney
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Orcadian Column, 30 January 2025
Last Thursday, as the last rites were read over the Scottish Government’s flagship, National Care Service, few tears were shed. This hapless attempt by the SNP to centralise care services proved singularly unpopular.
30 Jan 2025
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McArthur speaks in Holocaust Memorial Day debate
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur today spoke in the Holocaust Memorial Day debate in the Scottish Parliament, noting this year’s theme, ‘For a Better Future’, and drawing on the grave lessons of the Holocaust.
29 Jan 2025
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McArthur highlights Tomb of the Eagles purchase bid in parliament
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today highlighted South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust’s bid to purchase the Tomb of the Eagles, praising the Trust and the national funding bodies supporting their bid.
29 Jan 2025
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McArthur comments on ferry funding announcement
Commenting following the news that the Scottish Government will be providing a significant uplift in funding for ferries and island connectivity as well as additional flexibility, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
28 Jan 2025
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McArthur comments on National Care Service cancellation
Commenting after the Scottish Government announced it would no longer proceed with plans to institute a National Care Service, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
24 Jan 2025