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Press release on the Autumn Statement.

Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget

Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

Carmichael backs farmers in meeting with NFUS leaders and Back British Farming

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken out on the need for stronger government commitments to back farmers and crofters following meetings with the NFUS and Back British Farming this week.

Conservatives U-turn on senior concessions price “stealth increase” at leisure facilities

At last night’s Council Cabinet meeting it was confirmed that the Conservative administration had intended the new leisure contract to include an increase in the qualifying age for concessionary fees.

Event followup: Meet Mike Galsworthy - Chair of the European Movement

Earlier this week, the Liberal Democrat European Group were happy to host a webinar with newly-elected Chair of the European Movement, Mike Galsworthy, on EU-UK relations, the European Movement and the Liberal Democrats European activity

McArthur praises the establishment of Scottish “Bairns’ Hoose”

Orkney MSP Liam McArthur today praised those who have worked towards the establishment of Scotland’s first “Bairns’ Hoose” for young victims and witnesses of crimes, and called for work to be done to bring the principles behind it to island settings.

PROGRESS ON A10/A142 BP CROSSING WELCOMED, SAY LIB DEMS

Local Liberal Democrat councillors have welcomed the progress towards a safe crossing for pedestrians and cyclists at the notorious BP roundabout at Ely.

Crossways Sept23