Beatrice Wishart has called for consideration of islander travel experience to be given greater weighting on transport boards highlighting the Scottish Government’s current inconsistent approach to requirements.
Responding to the news that the UK Government has decided that it will not compensate 1950s women impacted by state pension changes Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart said:
Beatrice Wishart has joined more than 100 MPs demanding the UK Government finally do the right thing for women impacted by state pension changes and bring forward compensation proposals.
Responding to the announcement today (Friday 16th January 2026) that Shetland Recreational Trust is to close the Scalloway Pool
Beatrice Wishart emphasised the importance of crofting to Shetland and the Highlands and Islands, and the need for wider reform.
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).
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