“We are a party of Labour.””We need to be rooted in the trade union movement.”
“Think Big Act Radical”: Labour Leader Richard Leonard MSP in Orkney
HIAL Airport Car Parking Charges Debated in Scottish Parliament
Scott calls for HIAL to reconsider the proposal
MSP’s Anger at Delay to Early Winter Fuel Allowance
According to Labour 3,000 pensioners on Orkney will miss out on early winter fuel payments.
Local MSP Dismayed at Proposed Cuts to Police Officer Numbers
Rhoda Grant claims it would cut between 300 and 1176 Officers
MSP Concerned Over Rise in Foodbank Use
“170,625 three day emergency food supplies were handed to people in crisis, with 55,038 of these provided for children.”
Policy Plea to NHS Boards for Free Sanitary Products
“ NHS Orkney, NHS Shetland and NHS Western Isles provide these products free when required, however they have no written policy on this issue.
Rhoda Grant MSP Concerned Over Proposed Airport Parking Charges
“I would have liked to have seen HIAL consult with the island communities concerned before making this decision.”
Concerns Over the Condition of the NC500
“we used to drive on the left of the road, but now we have to drive on what’s left of the road”.
Fisheries Protection Seafarers to Ballot for Fair Pay
” The workers at Marine Scotland are angry that they are being paid less than other seafarers working for the Scottish Government. “
