McArthur responds to SNP leadership result
Responding to the election of the new SNP leader Humza Yousaf, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur said:
31 Mar 2023
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McArthur calls for clarity on funding for youth unemployment scheme
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has called on the Scottish Government to urgently confirm the allocation of future funding for regional Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) groups, whose annual funding allocation, due to end on March 31, is yet to be renewed
25 Mar 2023
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McArthur responds to union ballots on HIAL pay offer
Responding to the announcement that staff-members at Highlands and Islands Airport Ltd. (HIAL) balloted by Prospect and Unite trade unions have voted to accept an enhanced pay offer from HIAL, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has said:
25 Mar 2023
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McArthur backs Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal 2023
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has praised the invaluable support provided by Marie Curie nurses and volunteers in Orkney and across Scotland as part of this year's Great Daffodil Appeal which seeks to raise funds for frontline services.
15 Mar 2023
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McArthur responds to suspension of HIAL industrial action
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed the suspension of industrial action at HIAL airports following an enhanced pay offer that is now out for ballot by union members.
10 Mar 2023
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McArthur calls on Ministers to end "long-running and damaging" HIAL dispute
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur has called on the Transport Minister to act to end the "long running and damaging" dispute that has led to the suspension of lifeline services between Inverness and the three main island groups for six weeks.
7 Mar 2023
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McArthur responds to Loganair's temporary suspension of Inverness-Kirkwall routes
Responding to Loganair's decision to temporarily suspend services on routes between Kirkwall, Inverness and Sumburgh, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur said: "This is deeply disappointing news made all the more disturbing by the fact that these are lifeline services.
3 Mar 2023
Isles representatives welcome positive news on Orkney energy transmission link
Orkney’s parliamentary representatives, Liam McArthur MSP and Alistair Carmichael MP have welcomed news today that Ofgem has launched a consultation on the £371m Orkney interconnector transmission link with provisional approval.
3 Mar 2023
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Orkney at the heart and centre of Arctic connections, says McArthur
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has championed the role of the islands during a debate in the Scottish Parliament on Scotland's connections with the Arctic region.
2 Mar 2023
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McArthur renews call for Orkney-based air ambulance
As the procurement of a new contract for the national air ambulance service gets underway, Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has renewed his call for a locally based air ambulance for Orkney.
24 Feb 2023
Pause DRS or risk passing point of no return, urges McArthur
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has reiterated his call on Scottish Ministers to pause the Deposit Return Scheme and commission an independent review to address outstanding concerns of small producers in Orkney and across the country.
23 Feb 2023
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McArthur responds to ferry funding announcement
Responding to the Deputy First Minister's announcement on funding for Orkney's internal ferry services during the stage 3 proceedings of the Scottish Budget this afternoon, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur said:
21 Feb 2023