Beta This is a new service and it is still being tested. Tell us about a problem.

Parliament's record since 1997: debates, questions, statements, votes, bills, committees and members' interests

Where MPs Stand

Sourced briefings on the record of Parliament

Alistair Carmichael

MP for Orkney and Shetland (Liberal Democrat).

Membership

  • MP for Orkney and Shetland, Liberal Democrat (5 July 2024 – now)
  • MP for Orkney and Shetland, Liberal Democrat (13 December 2019 – 30 May 2024)
  • MP for Orkney and Shetland, Liberal Democrat (9 June 2017 – 6 November 2019)
  • MP for Orkney and Shetland, Liberal Democrat (8 May 2015 – 3 May 2017)
  • MP for Orkney and Shetland, Liberal Democrat (6 May 2010 – 30 March 2015)
  • MP for Orkney and Shetland, Liberal Democrat (5 May 2005 – 12 April 2010)
  • MP for Orkney and Shetland, Liberal Democrat (7 June 2001 – 11 April 2005)

Roles

  • Chair, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (9 September 2024 – now)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Justice) (11 July 2022 – 18 September 2024)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Home Affairs) (7 September 2020 – 18 September 2024)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) (7 September 2020 – 18 September 2024)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) (7 September 2020 – 10 July 2022)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Exiting the European Union) (6 January 2020 – 7 September 2020)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) (6 January 2020 – 7 September 2020)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (7 February 2019 – 21 August 2019)
  • Liberal Democrat Chief Whip (16 June 2017 – 7 September 2020)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) (16 June 2017 – 6 January 2020)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Home Affairs) (29 July 2015 – 16 June 2017)
  • The Secretary of State for Scotland (7 October 2013 – 8 May 2015)
  • Comptroller (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Commons) (12 May 2010 – 7 October 2013)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Scotland) (1 June 2008 – 12 April 2010)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) (18 October 2007 – 6 May 2010)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Transport) (3 March 2006 – 18 October 2007)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Home Affairs) (10 May 2005 – 2 March 2006)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change) (10 May 2001 – 10 May 2005)

Orkney and Shetland: 2024 general election: majority 7,807 (37.7%).

Orkney and Shetland: 2019 general election: majority 2,507 (10.8%); 2017 general election: majority 4,563 (19.6%); 2015 general election: majority 817 (3.6%); 2010 general election: majority 9,928 (51.3%); 2005 general election: majority 6,627 (37.4%).

Orkney and Shetland: 2001 general election: majority 3,475 (20.8%).