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Orcadian Column, 9/7/2026
I’m pleased to report that the past couple of weekends have been joyously uplifting.
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McArthur welcomes youngest Local Hero to Scottish Parliament
Liam McArthur, Orkney's MSP, has today attended the formal opening of the seventh session of Scottish Parliament with Orkney's Local Hero, four-year-old Gregor Corse and his mum, Iona.
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Orcadian Column, 25/6/2026
Seven Prime Ministers in ten years? When I was a student in Edinburgh, I worked part-time in a Wimpy restaurant with a lower staff turnover than 10 Downing Street of late!
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McArthur challenges Loganair executives at transport committee
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has "pushed back strongly" on claims made by the airline that steps were taken to mitigate the impact of service reductions on NHS patients.
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McArthur calls on UK government to protect coastguard pay
In a cross-party letter jointly signed by island representatives in the Scottish Parliament, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today called on the UK government to pause the implementation of proposals…
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McArthur highlights recruitment and retention challenges for health and social care
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today called on the government to take specific targeted action to address the workforce planning challenges faced by the health and social care sector in Orkney.
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McArthur seeks government support for replacement of electrical infrastructure
Liam McArthur, Orkney’s MSP has today sought the government’s support for consent to be granted as soon as possible for the replacement of the electrical cable serving North Ronaldsay
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McArthur presses Loganair to accept responsibility to maintain lifeline air services
Liam McArthur, Orkney’s MSP has today met with Loganair management again to urge the airline to accept its responsibility when it comes to maintaining acceptable and affordable levels of service on…
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Orcadian Column, 11/6/2026
Orkney’s Summer of Sport got off to a flyer at the weekend with a fourth consecutive victory in the Junior Inter County against Shetland, including wins in four of the five sports.
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McArthur calls for increased support for sporting officials and facilities
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today urged the Scottish Government to ensure local authorities receive adequate funding to invest in community sporting facilities, events, and opportunities.
