Islanders begin Westminster talks over more powers
ISLAND council leaders have begun talks with the UK Government in an attempt to gain more powers.
Orkney, Shetland and Western Isles councillors hope to get a better deal as part of their “our islands, our future” campaign, whatever the result of the independence referendum in September.
The three-day talks with British ministers will cover energy, better representation in Europe, the powers of the Crown Estate and special consideration from the Government during policy development.
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