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Orkney Islands' councilors have voted to investigate alternative methods of governance amid deep frustrations over funding and opportunities. Council leader James Stockan said the islands had been 'held down' and accused the Scottish and UK governments of discrimination.
Councillors are set to discuss alternative models of governance for the Orkney Islands on Tuesday.
The council leader accused the Scottish and UK governments of discrimination before his motion was supported.
The UK territory's proposal to investigate 'alternative forms of governance' provoked international headlines, but what's actually going on?
Orkney is weighing up leaving the UK and becoming part of Norway after blasting both the British and Scottish governments for "failing" it.