Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick used an opportunity to question the Scottish Government this week on what support it offers victims of violent crimes in the pre-trial period. In her question, Ms Roddick raised the situation of the accused of a violent crime being released on bail despite living in the same building asContinue reading “Emma Seeks Support For Victims of Violent Crime”
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Brexit Accelerating Attack on Worker’s Rights
Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick yesterday hit out at the UK Government’s Post Brexit attack on workers’ Rights in a debate in the Scottish Parliament. In her speech, Ms Roddick highlighted the UK Government’s increased attacks on the rights of workers through the Retained EU Law Bill, the Conduct of Employment Agencies and EmploymentContinue reading “Brexit Accelerating Attack on Worker’s Rights”
Emma Roddick welcomes Scottish Government rejection of tax cuts for richest
Emma Roddick MSP has welcomed today the Scottish Government rejecting the approach taken by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in delivering tax cuts aimed overwhelmingly at the richest in society. In a question to the Scottish Government regarding the Chancellor’s mini budget, Ms Roddick highlighted the view of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation that the announcementContinue reading “Emma Roddick welcomes Scottish Government rejection of tax cuts for richest”
MSP delighted at 31,083 young people benefiting from bus scheme
Emma Roddick MSP has welcomed the news that 31,083 children and young people in across the Highlands and Islands are benefiting from free bus travel since the introduction of the SNP Government’s scheme for under 22’s. In figures released this week (20th September 2022), the Scottish Government revealed that – as of 12 September 2022Continue reading “MSP delighted at 31,083 young people benefiting from bus scheme”
MSP marks Victorian Market opening in Scottish Parliament
SNP MSP Emma Roddick has marked the reopening of the Victorian Market Hall, due on the 14th of September, in the Scottish Parliament, with a motion noting the award-winning status of already-announced tenants Bad Girl Bakery and the Malt Room. She said: “The refurbishment has been a long time coming, and so much has happenedContinue reading “MSP marks Victorian Market opening in Scottish Parliament”
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS MSP SUPPORTS UHI MERGER PROPOSAL
MSP for the Highlands & Islands Emma Roddick has spoken out about the proposed merger of UHI North Highland, UHI Hebrides, and UHI West Highland, and urged constituents to engage with the ten-week public consultation which launched on the 8th of August. The proposal, which sees these three strands of the University of the HighlandsContinue reading “HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS MSP SUPPORTS UHI MERGER PROPOSAL“
EMMA RODDICK MSP ENJOYS RETURN OF THE ISLAY, JURA AND COLONSAY SHOW
MSP for the Highlands and Islands Emma Roddick recently enjoyed her visit to Islay for the annual Islay, Jura and Colonsay Agricultural show. The show, which held its very first meet in 1838, returned for the first time in three years last week. Alongside many other groups and organisations, the local Islay, Jura and ColonsayContinue reading “EMMA RODDICK MSP ENJOYS RETURN OF THE ISLAY, JURA AND COLONSAY SHOW“
Emma Roddick MSP visits Glenmorangie Distillery
As part of her summer recess tour, Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick recently visited the Glenmorangie Distillery. Located in Tain, the distillery has been crafting single malt whisky since 1843. Recently installing a new solar array at their botting plan in Livingston, the company aims to cut costs and carbon output as it seeksContinue reading “Emma Roddick MSP visits Glenmorangie Distillery”
EMMA RODDICK MSP VISITS HM PRISON INVERNESS VISITOR CENTRE
Emma Roddick MSP has hailed Action for Children’s HMP Inverness Visitor Centre, calling their work “vital”. The centre provides a drop-in point for families attending visits at the prison or who have family incarcerated within the Scottish Prison Service, offering support and advice to families to guide them through the process from arrest to release.Continue reading “EMMA RODDICK MSP VISITS HM PRISON INVERNESS VISITOR CENTRE“
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