Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has highlighted and paid tribute to the work of a local charity which provides critical support to families in the Highlands. Founded in 2023 by Mel Thomson, Highland Action for Little Ones (HALO) supports children and families across the Highlands, providing essentials such as clothes, baby formula, and cots. [...]

Emma Roddick MSP for the Highlands and Islands region today welcomed the Scottish Government’s confirmation that 100% rates relief for hospitality businesses in the islands, including Orkney and Shetland, will continue. Ms Roddick has been a strong advocate for this relief, recognising the vital role that hospitality plays in the island economies. Ms Roddick emphasised [...]

Emma Roddick MSP has criticised what she calls Conservative colleagues' "punitive" and "stigmatising" approach to dealing with crime and justice. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament during a debate led by Elena Whitham MSP on alcohol use in the justice system, Ms Roddick, who represents the Highlands and Islands, argued for a more compassionate and evidence-based [...]

MSP for the Highlands and Islands region Emma Roddick today visited Highland BlindCraft in Inverness, a social enterprise providing employment and training opportunities for disabled people. Ms Roddick’s visit focused on the crucial role organisations like Highland BlindCraft play in tackling social isolation and poverty within the Highlands, filling gaps in provision while sustaining a [...]

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of flexible grants to drive efficiency, protect nature, and support climate-friendly farming. This means that farmers and crofters, including those in the Isles, will benefit from £20 million additional capital support this year and £26 million next year. At least £14 million will deliver a [...]

Scotland is at a turning point. We're all worried about things from rising costs of household goods and busy hospitals to global challenges like climate change, pandemics, and unfairness in our society. We desperately want and need to see things get better. But the way things are now, Scotland is not able to properly tackle [...]