Autonomy Movement Grows: Orkney Islands Council Votes to Explore Ways to Gain More Control

Orkney Islands Council is considering different methods of governance, including looking at Nordic connections and crown dependencies like Jersey and Guernsey.
The leader of the council, James Stockan, emphasized that the goal is to have more control over their own future, including potentially receiving funding directly from the Treasury in London.
Orkney was historically under Norwegian and Danish control until 1472 when it became part of Scotland.
Mr. Stockan highlighted the funding disparities faced by Orkney compared to other island authorities and expressed frustration with the discrimination in funding settlements.
The council motion aims to explore options for how the islands are governed, .