Press Releases
Minister Should be Straining Every Sinew to Avery Ferry Strikes: McArthur
Last week, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur called on the Scottish Government to update Parliament on its efforts to avert... read more
McArthur Calls on Serco, RMT and Scottish Ministers to End Northern Isles Strike
Commenting on calls for an inquiry into the Serco Northlink contract, Liam McArthur MSP said,
“My... read more
McArthur: Mike Russell's Record on Education is Losing Marks by the Day
Commenting on school statistics published today, Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said:
“These... read more
McArthur Welcomes Heriot-Watt University's Contribution to the Orkney Economy
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has lodged a Parliamentary Motion welcoming the recent report by BiGGAR Economics on the economic... read more
McArthur: Holyrood Report Highlights Inequlities in SNP's Spending Decisions
Scottish Liberal Democrats have backed the Equal Opportunities committee’s calls for the Scottish Government to prioritise investment... read more
Serco Strike Action Must Be Averted: McArthur
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur raised with the First Minister the possibility of strikes on the Northlink Serco ferries during... read more
McArthur Welcome Start of Planning for Orkney Waters
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed the announcement of a plan to guide marine development activity in the Pentland... read more
Further Cuts Are Last Thing Orkney's Whitefish Fleet Needs, McArthur
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur today sought reassurance from Scottish Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead that proposals to substantially cut quotas... read more
Ministers Must Avoid Disruption to Lifeline Ferry Services, McArthur
As Serco's marine staff vote for strike action Orkney MSP Liam McArthur is demanding that the Scottish Government... read more
Lack of Rural Policing Experience at the Top of Single Police Force a Concern
Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney, has expressed his concern at the announcement that the four new deputy chief constables... read more
McArthur Seeks Meeting With Minister Over Air Ambulance Changes
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Alex Neil MSP, asking for a meeting... read more
Education Secretary Must Come to Parliament and Clarify College Remarks
Education Secretary Mike Russell has been called to make a statement to parliament this evening (27th November) after it... read more
College Inquiry Block Suggests SNP Feels Education Sec. Has Something to Hide
SNP MSPs at Education and Culture Committee today (Tuesday 27th November) blocked an inquiry in the Education Secretary&rsquo... read more
Talisman Energy Announcement Good News for Orkney: McArthur
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed the announcement from Talisman Energy of an agreement to provide transportation and processing... read more
McArthur Welcomes End of Photo ID Requirement
Orkney MSP Liam has welcomed the announcement by Serco Northlink at today's (21/11/12) Orkney Tourism conference... read more
Mike Russell Must Now Demonstrate Willingness to Respond to College Concerns
After Liberal Democrat calls to the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament will hold a fresh debate on college funding... read more
Russell Must Now Demonstrate Willingness to Respond to College Sector Concerns
At a meeting of the parliamentary bureau today (Tuesday 20th November) the Scottish Government accepted Liberal Democrat calls for... read more
McArthur: Swinney Allowed FM to Mislead Parliament
John Swinney confirmed this morning on BBC GMS that he allowed the First Minister to mislead Parliament on college... read more
McArthur: 300,000 Students Are Owed a Fresh Debate on Funding
The Scottish Liberal Democrats are to ask the Scottish Parliament to take a fresh vote on college funding next... read more
McArthur Comments on College Funding Figures
Commenting as the First Minister apologises to the parliament for using incorrect figures on college funding during First Minister... read more
A Welcome for Health Secretary's Support Over Emergency Medical Cover in Isles
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur took the opportunity during Health Questions this afternoon to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health... read more
Education Committee Must Convene Inquiry into Mike Russell's Behaviour
Scottish Liberal Democrats have called for a parliamentary inquiry into the Education Secretary’s relationship with the college... read more
Mike Russell Should Retract Resignation Calls Before Any More Damage is Done
Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson, Liam McArthur MSP, has expressed astonishment at the Cabinet Secretary for Education’s... read more
McArthur Welcomes Launch of Glasgow 2014 Volunteer Site
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed the launch of the Glasgow 2014 Volunteer website, where people who want to... read more
Michael Russell's Crumbling Relationship with College Sector Has Been Laid Bare
The Liberal Democrats have called on the Education Secretary, Michael Russell, to withdraw his demands for the resignation of... read more