NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE The group from Orkney and Shetland who are pursuing a petition in the Courts against discredited MP Alistair Carmichael have released a link at which full details of the basis of their court action can be found. The link is here. The groups attempt to raise £60,000 to launch the petition and cover any potential costs has been a huge success and with 20 days still to run the petition has raised over £55,000. The groups actions are to be commended: this is a grass roots effort by constituents to challenge an MP who lied to them prior to the election. They are setting a positive example to grass roots activists everywhere. It?s now up to Courts to reach a decision and should they find for the applicants it will be up to the people of Orkney and Shetland to decide who represents them henceforth. This is, however, an important fight for democratic principles and honesty in politics which we all have a stake in. You can support their campaign by donating any amount, no matter how small, subscribing at the link here (monies left over from the action have been pledged to assist food bank charities): Related links on Celtic News: Carmichael Resignation Calls Grow Carmichael: Former Secretary of State for Smears Scotland: 'Smeargate' More Protests and Court Action Did Smeargate Go Further? Watch this Interview Smeargate: Bruce Gaffe Goes Viral Prime Minsters, Politicians, MPS: They Are All Brazen Liars Scotland: The Liar and the Leader J B Moffatt (Mr) Director of Information Celtic League 05/06/15 (Please note that replies to correspondence received by the League and posted on CL News are usually scanned hard copies. Obviously every effort is made to ensure the scanning process is accurate but sometimes errors do occur.) ISSUED BY THE CELTIC LEAGUE INFORMATION SERVICE. The Celtic League was established in 1961 and has branches in the six Celtic Countries. It works to promote cooperation between these countries and campaigns on a broad range of political, cultural and environmental matters. It highlights human rights abuse, monitors all military activity and focuses on socio-economic issues Download our News App for Android here. Internet site at: (voir le site) (voir le site) Share this!