MSP for the Highlands and Islands Emma Roddick has claimed in Parliament that those who own multi-million-pound estates have a responsibility to ensure the wider community benefits from the land. The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill, which is currently going through the Scottish Parliament having been introduced in March this year, aims to reform the law [...]

Emma Roddick MSP has spoken out about the need to reassure rural and island Scotland that a minority SNP government will work for them. Questioning the First Minister John Swinney as he stated his priorities for Scotland in a statement to Parliament today, the Highlands & Islands MSP pushed for commitments to rural and island [...]

Emma Roddick MSP pressed the Scottish Government last week for "clarity" on rules around wood-burning stoves, following confusion as to whether they are banned for use in new-build properties as a main heating source despite being a sustainable fuel. The Minister for Climate Action, Gillian Martin, confirmed in the Chamber that she will be undertaking [...]

Letter to the Chairman of ICTFC Dear Ross,I am writing on behalf of a number of constituents and fans of Inverness CaledonianThistle – which, as you know, includes myself – following the announcement of thedecision to move the training base to Fife.I understand the club is in an extremely difficult position post-relegation and, indeed,pre-, however, [...]

Emma Roddick MSP is calling for nominations of Local Heroes from the Highlands & Islands to celebrate 25 years of the Scottish Parliament. MSP for the Highlands & Islands Emma Roddick is on the search for a Local Hero who has made a positive difference for other in the region. Emma is keen [...]

MSP for the Highlands and Islands Emma Roddick has highlighted the need to make sure existing homes are being used as houses, and that people can afford rents and mortgages, alongside housebuilding when preventing homelessness and tackling what the Scottish Government agreed this week [Wednesday 15th May] is a “housing emergency”. The SNP MSP reminded the [...]

MSP for the Highlands & Islands Emma Roddick has been appointed to the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee at the Scottish Parliament. The Committee focuses on areas including rural land use, forestry, farming and crofting, food and drink supply chain, animal welfare and wildlife crime, and fisheries and aquaculture, and will scrutinise the Parliament’s work [...]

Emma Roddick MSP has welcomed the announcement that Ardersier Port has secured a £100 million joint credit facility from Scottish National Investment Bank and UK Infrastructure Bank for Ardersier Port. Commenting, Emma said: "I am absolutely delighted to hear that Ardersier Port has secured £100 million. "When I met with the Haventus team last year [...]

Emma Roddick MSP welcomed the team from Ehlers-Danlos Support UK (EDS UK) to the Scottish Parliament this week for an exhibition. The team from EDS UK spoke to MSPs from across political parties about the work they do to support those affected by Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and give people a better understanding of the condition.    [...]

Emma joined locals in Lerwick on Sunday the 28th of April to commemorate International Worker’s Memorial Day. International Worker’s Memorial Day is celebrated internationally every year to remember those who have died at work and to raise awareness of the need to continue pushing for better safety regulations. The day was organised by Joyce Davies, [...]