Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat, Beatrice Wishart, has called on the Scottish Government to extend its Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4) contract consultation beyond Monday 13th October due to internet disruption.
After ongoing and extensive engagement with constituents, Beatrice Wishart has submitted a 3,500-word response to the Scottish Government’s Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4) contract consultation, demanding improvements to benefit local residents.
Beatrice Wishart has pushed the Scottish Government on what actions it will take to improve island resilience, following disruption caused by Storm Amy at the weekend.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has welcomed the announcement that human papillomavirus (HPV) at-home self-sampling NHS cervical screening programme is to be rolled out in Scotland by spring 2026.
Beatrice Wishart has called for a rethink of HIAL (Highlands and Islands Airports Limited) car parking charges at Sumburgh Airport, following news that there would be a return of car parking charges at HIAL’s Sumburgh Airport next month.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has written to the Scottish Government questioning their lack of action on the Highlands and Islands Air Discount Scheme after almost a year since the publishing of Transport Scotland's Aviation.
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
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