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McArthur voices support for Marie Curie at parliamentary event

Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has reaffirmed his support for Marie Curie following an event in the Scottish Parliament earlier this week.

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Orcadian Column, 9 May 2024

As the Scottish Parliament elects a third First Minister in 14 months, it seems we’re o’er blessed to live in interesting times.

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McArthur warns against ferries task force ‘being stuck in dry dock’

Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today asked the Scottish Government for assurances over the future of the Orkney Ferries Task Force, following Humza Yousaf’s resignation as First Minister.

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McArthur meets with public finance minister over Visitor Levy Bill

Having previously lodged amendments to the proposed Visitor Levy Bill, seeking to ensure any levy could also be applied to cruise passengers, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today met with Minister Tom…

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McArthur comments on Yousaf resignation

Reacting to the news that Humza Yousaf will be resigning as First Minister of Scotland, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:

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Orcadian Column, 25 April 2024

When it comes to the “worst week since becoming First Minister”, Humza Yousaf has set the bar impressively high bar. Even so, last week put in what felt like a Personal Best performance.

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McArthur supports MS Awareness Week

Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has pledged his support for this year’s MS Awareness Week.

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McArthur wins ‘right to know’ appeal over Orkney quarry

Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has welcomed a decision by the Scottish Information Commissioner to support his call for Orkney Islands Council to publish further information about the operations of…

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Orcadian Column, 11 April 2024

After a few days off, I began this week working remotely from the Graemsay ‘office’. Island ‘hopping’ remains one of the undiluted pleasures of representing Orkney, particularly when the wind drops…

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Orcadian Column, 28 March 2024

I can’t recall being at the centre of a media scrum before, but with my bill on Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults being formally introduced to parliament this week, I have my metaphorical…

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