Council / Shetland starts quest for more powers with online debateCouncil convener Malcolm Bell says local government has become nothing more than a ‘delivery arm of central government’
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Politics / UK spending review ‘lacking ambition’, says Northern Isles MPCarmichael critical of public sector pay freeze and international aid cut
Energy / ‘Staggering’ and ‘outrageous’ behaviour from suppliers
Politics / Electoral registration reminders sent out
Coronavirus / Island based Covid home testing works well, Labour MSP finds out
Coronavirus / Coutts seeks clarity on Covid-19 measures to keep community on board
Politics / Councillor Thomson to appear at Standards Commission hearing over ‘failure to update register of interests’
Coronavirus / SNP candidate sympathises with local hospitality businesses affected by restrictionsTom Wills says he is ‘totally open’ to idea of localised restrictions but thinks ‘we need to err on the side of caution’
Politics / IJB chair says board should have had more involvement in health and social care plan
Politics / Fisheries bill amendment seeks to enhance safety at sea
Politics / Wishart confirmed as Lib Dem candidate for Scottish election
Politics / Wishart ‘disappointed’ by timeline for island impact assessments
Politics / Second resignation for councillor who opposed self-determination motion
Politics / Suggestion of island migrant processing centre ‘disrespectful’, MP says
Politics / Wills confirmed as SNP candidate in Scottish Parliament election
Politics / UK government on SIC motion: ‘We will always be stronger together as one United Kingdom’
Politics / Todd calls on Wishart to play constructive part in budget talks
Politics / Wishart left disappointed by government programmeMSP keen to see more on broadband, Fair Isle ferry, fixed links and transport costs
Politics / MP backs councillors’ bid for ‘self-determination’
Politics / Councillors give their views on more autonomy for Shetland
Politics / Proposed new party has no plans to stand in next Holyrood election
Politics / New political party aims for a ‘prosperous Shetland’
Politics / Island councils secure £100 million government investment deal
Politics / Carmichael and Wishart keen to hear about energy price concerns
Politics / Young people urged to take part in consultation
Politics / Scottish Government calls on Westminster to confirm islands deal funding details
Politics / Carmichael joins parliamentary group to fight for the excluded
Politics / SNP government urges Westminster to delay Brexit
Politics / Carmichael adds to calls for Cummings to quit
Politics / Parliament to become ‘physical’ again after opposition loses challenge
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