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McArthur reiterates Orkney beef herd concerns
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Wednesday) raised concerns in parliament on behalf of the farming community in Orkney about the fall in suckler cow number in the islands.
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Orkney's MSP brings together local stakeholders for DRS Roundtable
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has today brought together local businesses and community groups in Orkney to discuss the upcoming rollout of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
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McArthur secures Agriculture Bill Consultation Event for Orkney
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has secured a commitment from the Scottish Government that an event will now be held in Orkney as part of the nationwide consultation on the forthcoming Agriculture Bill.
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Wheels coming off national care service proposals, says McArthur
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has called on the Scottish Government to rethink their proposals to centralise social care services following extensive criticism from legal experts, health board…
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McArthur backs #FoodNeedsAFarmer Rally
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has voiced his support for NFU Scotland's #FoodNeedsAFarmer campaign after attending a rally outside the Scottish Parliament today (Wednesday) which sought to highlight…
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McArthur appeals for local community to help tackle bird flu outbreak
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has reiterated the appeal from the Chief Veterinary Officer to all bird keepers in Orkney to take the latest outbreak of bird flu in the county seriously.
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McArthur backs FAST message for World Stroke Day
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has backed the Stroke Association's new 'Pass FAST On' campaign ahead of World Stroke Day this Saturday, 29 October.
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Orkney's MSP to host local roundtable on Deposit Return Scheme
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, will host a second roundtable for local stakeholders on Monday 7 November to discuss the rollout of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Orkney.
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McArthur backs community renewables exemption to Energy Prices Bill
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur has backed calls to exempt community-owned wind turbines from the proposed cap on revenues made by low-carbon generators under the UK Government's Energy Prices Bill.
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McArthur marks World Mental Health Day 2022
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur has marked World Mental Health Day 2022 by calling on the government to scale-up their efforts to support local services.