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WINTER DEATH FIGURES SHOW SNP ATTITUDE TO FUEL POVERTY IS COMPLACENT & MISGUIDED

13-10-2009 :

Commenting on official figures showing that the number of winter deaths increased to 3,510 last year, Orkney MSP... read more

McARTHUR CONCEDES SIX BUT TRIUMPHS IN SHOW RACISM THE RED CARD CHALLENGE MATCH

13-10-2009 :

Scottish Parliamentarians gained revenge over a team of former professional players in the annual football challenge match that kicks... read more

McARTHUR REGRETS LLOYDS TSB FOUNDATION CLOSURE TO NEW APPLICATIONS

13-10-2009 :

Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has reacted with disappointment to the news that a lack of funds is forcing the... read more

MINISTER MUST JUSTIFY CCTV PLANS TO FISHERMEN SAYS McARTHUR

08-10-2009 :

Commenting as Richard Lochhead visits Denmark to discuss additional catch quota opportunities for vessels in Scotland's fishing fleet... read more

ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACTION PLAN KICKED INTO THE LONG GRASS

08-10-2009 :

Commenting as the Scottish Government publishes yet another consultation about the already delayed energy efficiency plan, Orkney MSP and... read more

McARTHUR HIGHLIGHTS ORKNEY???S HOUSING CONCERNS

07-10-2009 :

During a debate on the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee's report on rural housing in the Scottish Parliament... read more

MCARTHUR PRESSES CABINET SECRETARY OVER SUPPORT FOR SCOTLAND'S FISHING FLEET

07-10-2009 :

Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Fisheries spokesman, Liam McArthur, pressed Richard Lochhead at today's Rural Affairs Committee meeting... read more

FISHERIES SECRETARY DAMAGING SCOTLAND???S FLEET SAYS MCARTHUR

01-10-2009 :

Speaking after asking the Fisheries Secretary in Parliament about the forthcoming EU fisheries talks and ahead of the Scottish... read more

MCARTHUR SLAMS ASTONISHING GOVERNMENT COMPLACENCY OVER FUEL POVERTY

01-10-2009 :

Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Energy spokesman, Liam McArthur, has slammed Government complacency over energy efficiency and home insulation... read more

MCARTHUR BACKS WEAR IT PINK TO HELP BEAT BREAST CANCER

01-10-2009 :

Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, is joining forces with Breast Cancer Campaign to raise awareness of for its award winning... read more

McARTHUR PRESSES SEERAD OFFICIALS ON THURSO VET LAB

30-09-2009 :

Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has pushed Scottish Government officials into accepting that there is a case for speeding up... read more

MORE CHANGES NEEDED TO SAVE DEEPLY FLAWED CROFTING BILL SAYS MCARTHUR

29-09-2009 :

Commenting on the announcement from the Environment Minister that plans for an occupancy requirement will be dropped from the... read more

MCARTHUR SAYS SCOTTISH FLEET NEEDS MORE EFFORT FROM SCOTTISH MINISTERS

28-09-2009 :

Commenting on Richard Lochhead's meeting with European Commissioner Joe Borg before the latest round of quota talks, Orkney... read more

BROADBAND UPGRADES NEEDED URGENTLY SAYS McARTHUR

23-09-2009 :

Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed the long awaited news that the Scottish Government is to start to upgrade... read more

McARTHUR BACKS SHELTER'S CAMPAIGN FOR AFFORDABLE HOMES

21-09-2009 :

21-09-2009 :

Commenting on the publication of the interim report by the Inquiry into Future Fisheries Management (IFFM) which calls for... read more

McARTHUR PUSHES FOR TRIAL ON BACKUP AIR AMBULANCE

18-09-2009 :

McARTHUR PUSHES FOR TRIAL ON BACKUP AIR AMBULANCE

At Questions Time in the Scottish Parliament yesterday, Orkney MSP... read more

HIE RISK PUTTING ALL THEIR EGGS IN ONE BASKET SAYS MCARTHUR

17-09-2009 :

Commenting on the news that Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has given the go-ahead for a £25... read more

MCARTHUR WELCOMES WITHDRAWAL OF ANIMAL TRANSPORT PLANS

17-09-2009 :

Commenting on reports that proposals to introduce controversial new animal transport laws have been withdrawn from internal European Commission... read more

EU SHOULD REWARD SCOTTISH FLEET

15-09-2009 :

Commenting ahead of tomorrow's breakfast event in London, "towards sustainable fishing", Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Fisheries spokesman... read more