Press Releases
McARTHUR SHARES CONCERNS OVER THE FUTURE OF LFASS
Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has added his voice to those who are concerned that the European Commission's proposals... read more
McARTHUR SAYS GOVERNMENT MUST PULL OUT ALL THE STOPS ON SHEEP EID
As the introduction of some form of electronic identification (EID) of sheep now seems inevitable, Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur... read more
THE KNIFE MUST NOT FALL ON THE SCOTTISH FISHING FLEET SAYS McARTHUR
Commenting ahead of the publication of European Commission plans to reform the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), Orkney MSP and... read more
QUALITY MORE IMPORTANT THAN RECORDS FOR CENTRAL HEATING JOBS SAYS McARTHUR
Commenting on official figures showing that a record number of free central heating systems were installed in the homes... read more
MCARTHUR SAYS SNP PROMISE ON FOSSIL FUEL LEVY IS 600 DAYS OVERDUE
Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Energy spokesman, Liam McArthur, has revealed that the SNP's promise to access Scotland... read more
MINISTERS RUNNING OUT OF TIME TO MAKE FISHING RESTRICTIONS WORK SAYS McARTHUR
Following a meeting between the Scottish Fisherman's Federation and the Scottish Government, Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Fisheries... read more
McARTHUR RECEIVES BACKING FROM HIE ON MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE
Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has been advised by Highlands & Islands Enterprise, (HIE), that their current research work into... read more
NO NEW NUCLEAR POWER FOR SCOTLAND SAYS McARTHUR
Commenting ahead of the Energy and Climate Change Secretary's visit tomorrow (Thursday) to Hunterston power station and speech... read more
CLARITY NEEDED ON SINGLE YEAR PAYMENT TO FARMERS SAYS McARTHUR
Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesman, Liam McArthur, has called on the Scottish Government to clarify its... read more
EU AGRICULTURE MINISTER NOT SEEING FULL PICTURE ON VISIT SAYS McARTHUR
Commenting on the two day visit to Scotland by the EU Agriculture Minister, Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Rural... read more
McARTHUR WELCOMES RESULT OF LOBBYING ON RURAL PRIORITIES FUNDING
Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed the news that 69 projects in Orkney have today been awarded Rural Priorities... read more
QUESTIONS REMAIN OVER FUTURE OF THURSO VET LAB
Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesman, Liam McArthur, and local MSP for Thurso, Jamie Stone, have accused... read more
McARTHUR URGES LOCAL HOUSEHOLDERS TO CONTACT HELPLINE FOR ADVICE ON FUEL BILLS
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur is urging people across Orkney who are concerned about the cost of fuel bills to... read more
FIRST MINISTER MUST LISTEN TO QUAYSIDE CONCERNS SAYS McARTHUR
Commenting ahead of the meeting tomorrow between the Scottish Fisherman's Federation, the Scottish Government and the European Commission... read more
MINISTERS MUST TACKLE HIGHER COST OF CUTTING RURAL FUEL POVERTY SAYS McARTHUR
Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Energy spokesman, Liam McArthur, has called on the Scottish Government to do more to... read more
McARTHUR PUSHES SAC ON THURSO VET LAB
After hearing concerns of vets in Orkney that the SAC was not making moves to appoint a new vet... read more
PROMISE OF SOME PROGRESS ON BROADBAND
Three Orkney Exchanges which have either run out of space for new broadband connections, or which are close to... read more
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT HAVE FINALLY WOKEN UP TO FIRE SERVICE THREAT SAYS McARTHUR
Commenting on the Scottish Government's warning that fire and rescue services could be put at risk if the... read more
McARTHUR WARNS AGAINST EVER WIDENING DIGITAL DIVIDE
Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has warned that, unless action is taken by Government, the existing Digital Divide between Scottish... read more
McARTHUR ATTACKS LABOUR SUPPORT FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY
Responding to Iain Gray's comments that nuclear power still has a 'big role' to play in the provision... read more