Shetland Times Column 25th April 2025
Spring has truly sprung - lambs aplenty, longer days and fading daffodils.
Carmichael calls for government to cut trade red tape with EU in SPS deal
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has called for the government to cut trade red tape with the EU by agreeing a sanitary and phytosanitary agreement.
Fisheries parliamentary group launches call for evidence on UK-EU TCA review
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fisheries has today launched a Call for Evidence from the fishing industry and related stakeholders on their priorities for future fishing arrangements with the EU.

Chris banned from Russia
I was touched to see that the Russian government has been watching my speeches in Parliament. They have sanctioned me as a result.

Danny Chambers Fights for Cleaner Rivers with New Blue Flag Status
Danny Chambers MP has backed bold new plans to clean up rivers like the Itchen and Meon — but Labour and Conservative MPs blocked the move.