“It is an honour to serve the Highlands and Islands in the Scottish Parliament and I intend continuing to work hard until my last day in office.”
John Finnie MSP Will Not Seek Re-Election To The Scottish Parliament
Scottish Greens Boosted by Shetland By-Election Campaign
They are encouraging their members to step forward for not just the Scottish Parliamentary elections but for a UK General Election too.
Are You Registered to Vote ?
People in Orkney are being encouraged not to lose their vote
Scottish Parliament Committee Questions Extension of Shetland By-Election Franchise to Prisoners
“it is essential for the integrity of the Parliament that suitable scrutiny of any legislation takes place. “
Orkney Islands Council Reminder About EU Elections
Reminders from Orkney Islands Council
Why Voting in the EU Elections is Important
You have 1 vote. Scotland is one ‘region’ and your 1 vote will be added to all the others. Political parties will have a list of candidates and the number of MEPs elected for each party will be based on the number of votes cast for that party in the whole of Scotland.
The Polls Are Open for the Scottish Youth Parliament
The voting period will take place between Friday 15 March 2019 and Friday 29 March 2019.
“Well, here’s another nice mess you’ve gotten me into.”
This famous catch phrase from the 1930 film ‘Another Fine Mess’ pops into my mind on many an occasion and none more so than the daily lies we are subjected to by our elected politicians.
Voter apathy and why Scots need to stay positive this 18th of September.
“In 2014 we saw an injection of hope and belief in politics among those who had never voted before because for once it meant something very real.
Make Sure You Are Registered to Vote
“It’s important that residents respond as soon as possible, so we can make sure we have the right details on the electoral register for every address in Orkney.”
