Can Carmichael, however, again manage to hold back the SNP? This time round the SNP have a new candidate, Miriam Brett, a young Shetlander.
Orkney & Shetland #GE17 : One to Watch
Carmichael has already declared that the fight for the seat will be between him and Brett for the SNP.
Orkney Election Updates
The OIC has issued a reminder to people in Orkney who use a postal vote that they can still hand this in on the day of the poll
Isla Leslie: Votes at 16
“Unlike the Local Council Elections and Independence Referendum, I won’t have a say.”
Maree Todd: ‘Now is the Time’
“A strong voice for Scotland is more necessary than ever “
Farming Matters: Easter Rising, A Long Goodbye
“I believe that promises over repatriation of farming and fishing will not be fulfilled”
Parliament Agrees to a General Election June 8th
2015 saw Alistair Carmichael’s majority cut from 9,928 to 817 down by 20.6%.
UK General Election
Theresa May, PM of the UK has announced a General Election to take place on Thursday 8th June 2017