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News round-up / Fjara licence, MP’s favourite music, Brexit ‘bureaucracy’ and court business
Energy / Energy regulator urged to be more ‘proactive’ over complaintsFrustration at Ofgem’s lack of action on customer service and price hikes
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Politics / UK spending review ‘lacking ambition’, says Northern Isles MPCarmichael critical of public sector pay freeze and international aid cut
Coronavirus / Worries raised over possible transport ‘bottlenecks’ when restrictions ease at ChristmasNorthern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael said there is likely to be ‘massive amounts of pressure on plane and ferry services’
Environment / Isles MP proposes law to tackle scourge of plastic pollution
Politics / Suggestion of island migrant processing centre ‘disrespectful’, MP says
Community / MP calls on government to support Fair Isle Bird Observatory rebuildCrowdfunding appeal for the project has so far raised over £130,000
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Politics / MP backs councillors’ bid for ‘self-determination’
Politics / Carmichael and Wishart keen to hear about energy price concerns
Coronavirus / Recall of MPs to parliament is ‘dangerous’, Carmichael says
Coronavirus / Isles MSP and MP welcome reminder that travel to islands remains for essential purposes only
Politics / Parliament to become ‘physical’ again after opposition loses challenge
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Politics / Carmichael ‘disappointed’ by response after asking chancellor to consider universal basic incomeMP says it is ‘apparent there are just too many people falling through the gaps’
News round-up / MP leads local media campaign, scheme to send anonymous letters to loved ones, ferry timetable changes
Coronavirus / Having half a house eachAs part of our Covid-19 coverage we are asking our readers to contribute short personal, reflective pieces that touch on the many aspects of living through these unprecedented times. Alistair Carmichael says he has never been busier as an MP.
Coronavirus / Business interventions sought by isles politicians
Business / Carmichael makes case for the self-employed
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Politics / Impact on small businesses raised as Carmichael meets prime minister to discuss coronavirus response
Emergency services / Major progress being made in delivery of 4G mobile network
Politics / Carmichael leads parliament debate on local aviation concerns
Brexit / Fishermen on high alert as EU trade talks loom
Politics / Government to take small populations into account when deciding islands deal settlementCouncils in Shetland, Orkney and the Western Isles have requested a combined £300 million
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Politics / Tory MSP tells Carmichael to back Brexit deal
UpdatedNorthern Isles politicians reject new Brexit deal