“Tackling the crisis in housing is a top priority; Orcadians, especially young Orcadians, are facing a crisis in housing which is inaccessible, too expensive, and often poor quality. “
Letters: “Please, don’t choose apathy”
“For decades now, the proportion of people choosing not to vote has been increasing. Apathy seems to be winning. “
John Ross Scott to Contest Kirkwall East for the Orkney Greens
“I have unfinished business to deal with, and in particular the need to bring about more transparency to its electorate and to attempt to eradicate the clique mentality that has dogged the council for years.”
UK Elections Bill Threat to Independence of Electoral Commission
‘It would thereby provide a mechanism, driven by the then governing party, enabling that party’s ministers to shape how electoral law is applied to them and their political competitors. ‘
Cameron Whittle to Contest Kirkwall West & Orphir in OIC Elections
” My main goal is to tackle the climate issues and energy prices that affect us. “
Sanday School Learns About Orcadian Women’s Suffrage
Pupils at the Sanday School are to explore the women’s suffrage movement with the help of a free Scottish Suffrage History Education Pack.
New Zealand Women Vote #OnThisDay
On 28th of November 1893 women in New Zealand voted in a General Election.
#Orkney Turnout 65.5%
The turnout for Postal votes was 87% .
What is Legal?
Laws – Not always Just, not always morally right, sometimes good.
Candidate Focus: Hazel Mansfield Independent
Hazel Mansfield is standing as an independent on the Highlands and Islands Regional List. Her pledge is to ‘speak innovate and include, to End Violence Against Women at Parliament’.