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News from Shetland

Shetland

Wishart speaks at first stage of Crofting Bill

Beatrice Wishart emphasised the importance of crofting to Shetland and the Highlands and Islands, and the need for wider reform.

13 Jan 2026

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Beatrice Wishart in Commercial Street, Lerwick

Shetland

Wishart responds to Scottish Government budget announcement 2026-27

Beatrice Wishart has responded to the Scottish Government’s budget announcement 2026-27 after the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, Shona Robison MSP’s Ministerial Statement this afternoon (Tuesday 13th January 2026).

13 Jan 2026

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Beatrice Wishart speaking in the Scottish Parliament

Shetland

Wishart calls for Crown Estate devolution to SIC

Beatrice Wishart has called for the land and sea surrounding Shetland and managed by Crown Estate Scotland to be devolved to Shetland Islands Council.

9 Jan 2026

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Shetland

Wishart condemns SNP economic link quota increase

Beatrice Wishart responds to news that the Scottish Government will increase the Scottish Economic Link licence policy for the pelagic fleet from a combined 55% of 8 species to the additional measures of 70% for mackerel and 70% for herring.

19 Dec 2025

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Shetland

Halved entitlement: Wishart calls for SNP Government to explain unfairness

Beatrice Wishart has today (Thursday 11th December 2025) questioned the Cabinet Secretary for Transport on the withdrawal of shared cabins on the NorthLink service and the impact on concessionary voucher entitlement.

11 Dec 2025

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Beatrice Wishart speaking in the Scottish Parliament Chamber

Shetland

Wishart stands up for fish farming jobs

Beatrice Wishart has highlighted the importance of the salmon farming industry to job creation.

11 Dec 2025

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by Ed Davey

19 Nov 2025

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November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.

13 Nov 2025

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Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats

Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.

12 Nov 2025

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Islamophobia Awareness Month

November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.

6 Nov 2025

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