Press Releases
McArthur: Scottish Government Must Listen to Experts on Childcare Plans
Scottish Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Children and Young People, Liam McArthur MSP has today urged the Scottish Government to... read more
McArthur Calls for Action on Lifeline Ferry Routes
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has used a debate on ferries in the Scottish Parliament today to criticise the Scottish... read more
Proper Recognition of Dr John Rae Can Engage Public with Science, McArthur
Speaking during a debate in the Scottish Parliament this afternoon, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur highlighted the need for greater... read more
McArthur: Post 16 Education Bill Not Out of the Woods Yet
The Scottish Parliament’s Education and Culture Committee completed its second day of Stage 2 consideration of the... read more
FE Funding to UHI Colleges Must Be Safeguarded
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur moved amendments to the Scottish Government’s Post 16 Education Bill, aimed at addressing... read more
Hamnavoe Delay Reinforces Need for Better Contingency Planning: McArthur
Commenting on news that the MV Hamnavoe will not be back on the Stromness-Scrabster route tomorrow (21 May... read more
Holyrood Debate Highlights Support for Island Renewables: McArthur
Speaking in a debate in the Scottish Parliament this afternoon on Electricity Market Reform, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur again... read more
McArthur Welcomes Inter-Governmental Island Renewables Report
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed the publication of the Inter-Governmental Island Renewables Report. The Report looks at... read more
Education Secretary Must Stop Exacerbating Problem and Focus on Finding Solution
Commenting as it emerges that the Office of National Statistics is to change the status of colleges from private... read more
Orkney Needs Minister to Answer for Ferry Farce: McArthur
Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur has commented today on the anger felt in the Isles about the lack of a... read more
McArthur: Amendment to Crofting Bill Needs Scrutinized to Avoid Further Shambles
The Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee is seeking views on the Crofting (Amendment... read more
McArthur: SNP Should Work Across Parliament to Deliver for Scotland's Families
During an opposition day debate on childcare, Scottish Liberal Democrats today threw their weight behind calls for a cross... read more
McArthur: A Constructive Meeting on Regional Aid and Structural Funds with DFM
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur hailed a meeting today with the Deputy First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon on regional aid and... read more
Liam McArthur MSP Joins Campaign to Stop the MS Lottery
Liam McArthur MSP has pledged to help ensure that all people living with MS in Scotland have access to... read more
McArthur: Ministers Need to Think Again on Early Years Care
Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesman Liam McArthur MSP has warned Ministers that they need to think again on early... read more
Our Lifeline Service Must Be Restored Without Delay: McArthur
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur today highlighted concerns in the Scottish Parliament about the continued absence of a replacement vessel... read more
Urgent Answers Needed On Replacement Lifeline Ferry Provision: McArthur
With confirmation that the MV Hamnavoe is likely to be out of service for four weeks, Orkney MSP Liam... read more
Urgent Answers Needed On Replacement Lifeline Ferry Provision: McArthur
With confirmation that the MV Hamnavoe is likely to be out of service for four weeks, Orkney MSP Liam... read more
Ferry Disruption Must Be Avoided, McArthur
Responding to news that the MV Hamnavoe suffered what has been referred to as ‘a catastrophic engine failure... read more
McArthur Highlights Plight of Ortak With Minister
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed confirmation from Economy Minister, Fergus Eing that the Scottish government is actively supporting... read more
Loganair Confirms Delays are Longer: McArthur
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has received more information from Loganair on recent delays to flights between Orkney and the... read more
Education Secretary Must Make Clear His Intentions on Rural School Report
Commenting after the Commission on the Delivery of Rural Education published its report, Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Liam... read more
McArthur Praises Orkney Butchers During Scottish Parliament Debate
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has highlighted the quality of island butchers during a parliamentary debate at Holyrood this afternoon... read more
McArthur Keeps Up Pressure on Government to Extend Childcare to More 2 Year Olds
Commenting as the Scottish Government publishes its Bill to increase free nursery provision to 600 hours from 475 hours... read more
Higher Education Participation Figures Highlight Vital Role of Colleges
Commenting on figures published by the Student Funding Council today which show an increasing number of young people entering... read more