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McArthur backs ‘Time to Talk’ campaign
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur is backing this year’s ‘Time to Talk’ day (1st February 2024), encouraging people in Orkney to take part in ‘the nation’s biggest mental health conversation.’
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Orcadian Column, 1 Feb 2024
The long wait for an Orkney Sports Award continues for me and Robbie Fraser after last Friday’s ceremony in the Orkney Theatre. Despite that disappointment, the awards remain one of my favourite…
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McArthur comments on Hinkles stepping down from Loganair
Responding to news that Loganair Chief Executive Jonathan Hinkles is stepping down from the role, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
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Risk of “legal aid deserts” in rural and island areas – McArthur
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today warned again that the falling number of criminal defence solicitors across Scotland poses particular risks in rural and island areas which could become “legal aid…
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McArthur hails vaccine success news during Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has announced his support for Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (22nd – 28th January), as a Public Health Scotland study has revealed the effectiveness of vaccination as a…
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McArthur invites First Minister for a tour of Orkney after claim “all homes can access superfast broadband”
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has invited the First Minister on a tour of Orkney to explain the government’s broadband policy to locals, after Humza Yousaf claimed that every home in Scotland could…
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Orcadian Column, 18 Jan 2024
James Stockan’s announcement on Monday that he is stepping down from Orkney Islands Council caught most people by surprise, certainly in its timing. Indeed, the echoes with a similar, sudden…
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McArthur comments on Visitor Levy Bill
Speaking after the Scottish Parliament’s Stage 1 debate on the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
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McArthur reacts to Stockan retirement news
Responding to the announcement by Councillor James Stockan that he is stepping down as leader and as a member of Orkney Islands Council, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
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Return of jury trials welcome but access to justice for islanders can’t be seen as expendable – McArthur
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has again welcomed the prospect of jury trials returning to island courts, but warned that local access to justice for islanders cannot be seen as “expendable” within the…
