-
Baby’s Reaction to Cat Stealing Attention During Story Time: ‘Ruining It’ - 3 mins ago
-
Ilia Topuria says Max Holloway is scared to risk relevance as BMF champion ahead of UFC 308 showdown - 6 mins ago
-
Avian influenza in Falklands, access restrictions at Volunteer Point, Cow Bay and Lively Island — MercoPress - 8 mins ago
-
Lone ewe rescued from ledge of Peak District beauty spot - 10 mins ago
-
Mental health concerns halt case against killer of L.A. bishop - 21 mins ago
-
Jason Kelce Settles Debate About Reclining Seat on Plane Once and for All - 22 mins ago
-
Ontario company says LCBO private warehouse deal is forcing it out of business - 26 mins ago
-
Instagram influencers criticised after filming themselves performing stunts on Japanese shrine - 27 mins ago
-
US FCC Adopts Rules That Require All Smartphones to Offer Hearing Aid Support - 28 mins ago
-
When Couples Relocate, Men Get the Bigger Pay Raise - 29 mins ago
Orkney and Shetland MP, Chair of All Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries — MercoPress
Orkney and Shetland MP, Chair of All Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries
Friday, October 18th 2024 – 08:00 UTC
Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland, has been elected Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries (APPG). APPG is a cross-party group in Parliament that discusses and advocates for fisheries policies and related issues.
Liberal-Democrat Carmichael is sharing the APPG chair with Melanie Onn, Labour MP for Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes.
Alistair was born and raised on Islay. He first worked in the hotel industry before attending University of Aberdeen where he graduated with a degree in Law in 1992. After graduating, Alistair worked as a Procurator Fiscal Depute then moved into private practice as a solicitor.
He married his wife Kate in 1987 and they live in Orkney with their two sons, Sandy and Simon.
Since becoming an MP in 2001, Alistair has campaigned on a range of issues important to people in the Northern Isles, such as farming, fishing, offshore oil and gas, and more recently the development of renewables. He is also well-known for his work on human rights and has been an active campaigner for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty.
Source link