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McArthur challenges First Minister over farm payment delays
Speaking at First Minister's Questions, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur today demanded the government take action to remove the risk of basic payment delays for farmers
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Orcadian Column, 3/9/2026
Having spent the last two weeks on holiday with WhatsApp messages muted and a self-imposed ban on accessing social media, I can attest to the health benefits of a ‘digital detox’,
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McArthur highlights key worker housing shortages
Liam McArthur, Orkney's MSP, has today called on the Housing Secretary to take steps to alleviate the pressures on key worker housing availability across Orkney.
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McArthur urges Ministers to address delay in Single Farm Payment
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur has today written to Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie, following reports of delays in local farm businesses receiving their Single Farm Payment.
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McArthur reiterates call for ministerial leadership on regional air strategy
Responding to further detail on the Scottish Government’s approach to the development of a regional air strategy for Scotland, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has reiterated his call for the Transport…
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McArthur responds to plans to cut health boards
Liam McArthur, Orkney's MSP, has today responded to Scottish Government plans to reduce the number of territorial health boards.
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Islands MSPs call for Parliament to revisit the Islands Act
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur and Highlands and Islands MSP Kristopher Leask have today called for the Scottish Parliament's Rural Affairs committee to conduct post legislative scrutiny of the Islands…
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Orcadian column, 06/08
A couple of weeks spent ‘island hopping’ has provided a reminder of how much Orkney Ferries crews do to respond to the needs of island communities and passengers.
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McArthur welcomes reinstatement of Inverness flights after pressing ministers to act
Liam McArthur, Orkney’s MSP, has today welcomed confirmation from the Scottish Government that flights between Inverness and the Northern and Western Isles will be reinstated at full-service levels…