“I am particularly supportive of the recommendation for a region-wide strategic approach to the issue and I hope this can be brought forward as soon as possible.”
Helen K. Woodsford-Dean: Investing in the Arms Trade
“I am a pacifist. So I am going to automatically be against these investments but I know that many other people won’t feel so strongly”
David Martin MEP: Why CETA is a Good Deal for Europe
“Canada is an important trading partner of the European Union, and within the EU Canada’s highest volume of trade is with the UK.”
Maree Todd MSP: Voting for a Reduction in Ferry fares
“It is mind-boggling to see the Lib Dem MSPs Tavish Scott and Liam McArthur choosing to oppose investment in communities in Orkney and Shetland.”
Todd Condemns McArthur for Voting Against Fair Ferry Fares
Local SNP MSP Maree Todd has condemned the actions of Liam McArthur LibDem MSP for voting against investment in communities in Orkney which included the reduction of ferry fares.
Maree Todd “Tories Threaten Brexit Fishing Power Grab”
“It is essential for our fishing industry that these powers return to Scotland after Brexit so it is deeply worrying that the UK government may be considering a power grab”
Women’s Low Pay: Families in Poverty
“Women in Scotland earn £182.90 per week less than men and yet make up 49% of the work force”
Steve Sankey:More Transparency and a Culture Change Needed in OIC
“the electorate should be presented with unambiguous local policies to encourage the implementation of a greener approach to local decision-making”
John Finnie MSP: Local Democracy
“Greens believe in local democracy, but this is meaningless without empowered local communities.!
Anti Trump Demo in Kirkwall
On a cold Monday, the 20th February, a group of about 35 protesters met on the steps of the iconic St Magnus Cathedral to protest against US President Donald Trump