McArthur encourages Orkney voluntary groups to apply for new cost-of-living fund
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has encouraged local voluntary groups to apply for the Third Sector Cost of Living Crisis Fund which opened today (Tuesday).
24 Jan 2023
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McArthur pushes for ferries decarbonisation
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur once again pressed the case for new ferries on Orkney’s internal routes. Mr McArthur used a debate in parliament this afternoon on the Carbon Neutral Islands Project to make clear the "compelling case" for lifeline transport services being "fully factored" into plans for the project.
19 Jan 2023
NFUS survey underscores need for urgent certainty, says McArthur
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has called on the Scottish Government to accelerate the publication of critical detail over its future agricultural policy in response to NFU Scotland's 2023 Intention Survey.
18 Jan 2023
McArthur leads cross-party call on DFM to rethink men's shed funding cut
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has led a cross party initiative calling on the Scottish Government to rethink its proposed cut to support for the Men’s Shed movement in Scotland.
17 Jan 2023
McArthur responds to Green Freeport announcement
Responding to the announcement that Inverness & Cromarty Firth and Firth of Forth have been selected as Scotland's two Green Freeports, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur said:
13 Jan 2023
McArthur voices support for circular fashion
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has voiced his support for the adoption of circular fashion to help combat human and environmental exploitation in the global clothing industry and increase the value of local textiles production.
12 Jan 2023
McArthur meets Transport Minister to discuss ferry issues
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur today met with the Transport Minister, Jenny Gilruth MSP to discuss a range of ferry-related issues. Shetland's MSP, Beatrice Wishart also took part in the meeting.
11 Jan 2023
McArthur responds to the establishment of ferries taskforce
Responding to the Deputy First Minister's announcement that a ferries taskforce will be established between Orkney Islands Council and the Scottish Government, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur said:
16 Dec 2022
Orkney must follow Western Isles interconnector green light, says McArthur
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has reiterated his support for a new transmission connection between Orkney and the Scottish mainland following Ofgem's backing of a 1.8-gigawatt subsea cable to the Western Isles.
16 Dec 2022
Fair ferry funding chucked overboard, says McArthur
Responding to the Scottish Government's budget announced today, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur said: "In the face of soaring inflation, fuel, and maintenance costs, John Swinney is proposing a real terms cut to support for Orkney's internal ferry services. This can only result in the delivery of these lifeline services becoming even more difficult and precarious.
15 Dec 2022
McArthur encourages vulnerable BT customers to apply to Priority Fault Repair Scheme
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, is encouraging vulnerable constituents who are customers with BT to sign-up to their free priority fault repair scheme for landlines and broadband.
12 Dec 2022
McArthur welcomes short-term lets licensing delay
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed the Scottish Government's decision to delay the introduction of the short-term lets licensing scheme by six months.
8 Dec 2022