Press Releases
Northern Isles MSPs Back Oscar Charlie Pilot
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur and Shetland MSP Tavish Scott are supporting the suspended Coastguard helicopter pilot. Last week during... read more
SNP Delay in Ferry Decision Doesn't Stack Up: McArthur
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has questioned the SNP’s inconsistency towards ministerial announcements during the local election period... read more
McArthur: SNP Must Clear up Fresh Confusion on Energy Market
Scottish Liberal Democrat energy spokesperson Liam McArthur has written... read more
McArthur: Minister Needs to Set Record Straight on Training Quality
Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has called on the Scottish Government’s youth employment minister... read more
McArthur Looks Ahead to Key Transmission Charging Debate
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur is looking forward to welcoming... read more
Another International Organisation Casts Doubt on Energy Independence Claims
Speaking in response to evidence to a House of Commons select committee from international energy consultants AF-Mercados, the... read more
McArthur Speaks Up for Local Energy Companies
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur took the opportunity yesterday (the 29th) to highlight steps taken in Orkney to support community... read more
McArthur Welcomes Constructive Approach by Minister Over Orkney Meat
Following a meeting this afternoon with the Agriculture Secretary, Richard Lochhead regarding the future of Orkney Meat, Orkney MSP... read more
Scotland Continues to Hit Renewables Targets Ahead of Schedule
Commenting as figures reveal that an extra 45% of renewable energy has been generated in Scotland compared to 2010... read more
Liam McArthur MSP Switching Off for Earth Hour
Liam McArthur MSP is putting his community on the map by lending their support to WWF’s... read more
University Figures Should be Real Wake Up Call to Education Secretary
Commenting, on figures which show that Scotland’s universities have the biggest drop out rate in the UK... read more
Better Support Needed for Children Transitioning Between Primary and Secondary
Commenting as the Scottish Government publishes numeracy attainment levels which shows that attainment drops off significantly as pupils make... read more
Scottish Renewables' Report Shows Scotland is on the Right Track
Commenting on a report from Scottish Renewables which reveals that more than 11,000 people work in the renewable... read more
McArthur Receives Response From Minister on Funding for Orkney Rower
Following his representations on behalf of Orkney rower Sean Corrigall, regarding possible additional financial support for Mr Corrigall in... read more
McArthur Calls for Standards for Better Prostate Cancer Care
Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney has expressed support for a national set of standards of quality prostate cancer care... read more
New Ferry Contract Must Reflect Orkney's Needs
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur today questioned the Transport Minister Keith Brown on progress towards putting in place a new... read more
Dramatic Fall in Staff Numbers Will do Nothing for Morale in our Colleges
Commenting on the 10.8% decrease in the number of further education staff in Scotland in the last year... read more
McArthur Welcomes Green Investment Bank Announcement
Commenting on the announcement that the Green Investment Bank will be based in Edinburgh and London, Scottish Liberal Democrat... read more
Audit Scotland Report Will Raise Concerns About Island Fire Stations
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has responded to the Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Best Value Report, published today... read more
Trump's Climate Change Views Not in Best Interests of Scotland
Commenting as Donald Trump is invited to give evidence before the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and Tourism... read more
Government Advisers Insist Stand-Alone Scottish Studies 'No Desirable'
Following the publication of the Scottish Studies Working Group’s recommendations on the creation of a Scottish Studies... read more
Minister Seems Too Keen to Control Colleges From the Centre
Following the Education Secretary’s statement to parliament on post-16 education this afternoon, Liberal Democrat Education spokesman... read more
McArthur Welcomes Cheaper Fuel
Looking ahead to the start of the UK Government’s 5p fuel duty discount scheme tomorrow (1 March... read more
Rule Change on West Coast Fishery is Long Overdue
Commenting on news that the European Commission is to suspend its ‘catch composition’ rules on the West... read more
Cabinet Secretary's Offer of a Meeting on RET is Welcome
As parliament debated the Scottish Government’s policy on Road Equivalent Tariff, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur... read more