Alistair Carmichael appointed to Brexit select committee

Northern Isles MP, Alistair Carmichael has been appointed to the new select committee on Brexit.

The committee, which started meeting today, Wednesday, has been set up to scrutinise the government as they conduct their negotiations for exiting the European Union.

Speaking ahead of the meeting, Mr Carmichael said: “Brexit will throw up considerable challenges for our economy over the months and years ahead. Ministers across all departments will have to work with businesses to ensure investment continues throughout the Brexit process.”