Alistair Carmichael
The Independent
United Kingdom
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The Ukraine crisis proves the British public’s willingness to help refugees – if only Boris would listen
If even Home Office staff – hardly known for their soft-hearted liberalism – think you have gone off the rails, then you know that there is a serious problem → Read More
It’s time to block Russian companies funding Putin’s regime from UK ports
If we sanction Russia’s largest shipping company, Sovcomflot, then its major clients will have no excuse not to leave their contracts, writes Alistair Carmichael → Read More
Boris Johnson should not be rushing Covid passport rules through – they need due consideration
Why would anyone take lessons from No 10 on how to act responsibly during a pandemic, after it demonstrated such contempt for the rules? → Read More
We are seeing the tragic cost of political posturing over the Channel
No legal routes to asylum and punishment for those who come illegally – it is a legal and moral void in which our government cloaks itself → Read More
MPs must be allowed a vote on the introduction Covid vaccine passports
Major changes to our society and our rights demand nothing less → Read More
Boris Johnson’s voter ID proposals are nothing more than suppression under a different name
Requiring people to show identification to vote is yet another hurdle in an already burdensome process → Read More
Nigel Farage’s call to scrap the Human Rights Act is unpatriotic
We should be proud of our country for using the lessons of a dark and fascist past to create a durable liberal future → Read More
Our fishing industry was scammed in Brexit – Boris Johnson achieved a deal worse than the hated Common Fisheries Policy
Despite the prime minister announcing compensation, British coastal communities have lost faith in the government → Read More
Boundary tinkering will not make votes equal in value – electoral reform is long overdue
The Parliamentary Constituencies Act doesn’t deliver fair votes for everyone. The First Past The Post system disenfranchises people in safe constituencies → Read More
Britain has a responsibility to the freedom fighters imprisoned by the Chinese government
We must support the 12 young protesters held against their will, and stand up against draconian rule before the point of no return → Read More
Controversial ‘spy powers bill’ is not fit for purpose – I’m fighting to change it
The Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill will give agents a ‘licence to kill’ in the interest of economic wellbeing. The broadly written legislation is dangerous and gives too many people powers to evade the law → Read More
Alistair Carmichael: Let’s not wait for a tragedy, protect Scots fishermen now
Fishermen around Scotland have been used to being forgotten by the UK Government but this must end now, says Alistair Carmichael MP. → Read More
Alistair Carmichael: Let’s not wait for a tragedy, protect Scots fishermen now
Fishermen around Scotland have been used to being forgotten by the UK Government but this must end now, says Alistair Carmichael MP. → Read More
A new bill will decriminalise torture rather than protect our soldiers. We can't let it pass
Torture has been illegal in the UK for over 300 years, and rightly so. It is abhorrent and should have no place in contemporary society. → Read More
The government has made a mockery of parliament – it is time to stop acting so childishly and take responsibility
At times of crisis, we look to those in positions of leadership to take responsibility. If the government feels so certain that ending the virtual parliament system was necessary, it must be accountable if things go wrong again. In recent days, the government has sought – not for the first time – to pick a fight with parliament and or democracy. When you run out of new ideas, → Read More
The EU Withdrawal Bill has been stalled again – it's time we had a grown-up in the room to negotiate Brexit
Political commentators are rarely unanimous on anything and, when they are, they are usually wrong. In 2010 they were virtually unanimous that a coalition Government could not work. It might be fine for the continentals who were used to that sort of thing, and even in Scotland and Wales, but Westminster? The mother of parliaments? Impossible! It would be over by Christmas. As each declared… → Read More
Yvette Cooper compared MPs like me who plan to vote against Article 50 to Trump – here’s why she is wrong
I hope we will hear from the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the triggering of Article 50 must be undertaken by Parliament, not just the Conservative Brexit Government. The Prime Minister has already conceded the principle by saying that Parliament will vote on the deal when she eventually concludes it. → Read More
Carmichael Gets Off: Cybernats React
Alistair Carmichael, who told voters he knew nothing of the infamous 'Sturgeon memo' before admitting he was actually responsible for leaking it, has been cleared by an election court. So no by-ele... → Read More