Categories: News

WATCH: “Scotland needs no lessons from the Tories on the environment” says Roddick

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has challenged the Tories in Parliament, contrasting their party’s approach with the Scottish Government’s record on protecting Scotland’s natural environment and fostering sustainability; noting that Scotland was one of the first nations in the world to formally declare a climate emergency.

Roddick said:

“Scotland more than carries its weight in environmental protection and the fight against climate change. We undertake around 80% of tree planting in the UK and produce around 25% of the renewable energy produced in the UK.

“Scotland needs no instruction on environmental policy from a UK Government which was happy to let raw sewage to be dumped into rivers until it became clear this was unlikely to sell well with swing voters.”

Watch the contribution at:

Emma Roddick MSP

Recent Posts

Roddick presses for debate on Raigmore Hospital capacity

Emma Roddick, MSP for Inverness and Nairn, has lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament…

3 weeks ago

Emma Roddick uses first question to press Scottish Government for urgent update on Nairn Bypass

The Scottish Government must provide clarity on the timeline for the A96 Nairn Bypass to…

4 weeks ago

Roddick welcomes mobile phone ban following Inverness voyeurism reports

The SNP candidate for Inverness and Nairn, Emma Roddick, has welcomed the Scottish National Party’s…

2 months ago

Highlands and Northern Isles set to benefit from over half a million in climate action funding

The Climate Hub for the Highlands is set to benefit from over half a million…

3 months ago

Roddick brings Highland voices to the table on motorhome levy

“It is about being honest about the challenges we face and caring for the long-term…

3 months ago

Highlands and Islands MSP presses government to protect access to National Performing Companies

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has called on the Scottish Government to ensure that…

3 months ago