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Mr Alistair Carmichael
Mr Alistair Carmichael represents the Liberal Democrat in the House of Commons for Orkney and Shetland. This profile brings together parliamentary service details, election information and links to official records.
PartyLiberal Democrat
ConstituencyOrkney and Shetland
Current membership from7 June 2001
Parliament member ID1442
Constituency: Orkney and Shetland
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Latest general election result
Election date4 July 2024
Majority7,807
Constituency turnout60.4%
Electorate34,236
For previous general elections and the full constituency record, see Orkney and Shetland election history.
Parliamentary career
The current House of Commons membership recorded by Parliament began on 7 June 2001.
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Parliamentary activity and voting
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Orkney and Shetland
Mr Alistair Carmichael is listed by Parliament as a Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland, with the current Commons membership beginning 7 June 2001.
Parliamentary record →Orkney and Shetland
The latest recorded election result gives a majority of 7,807 votes.
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