Celebrations were in order in Glasgow on Saturday evening as Proud Scotland hosted its annual awards ceremony. Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick was up for the Leadership Award, which recognises “an individual, or group, that has been in a leadership capacity to directly impact the LGBTQI+ community” alongside five other nominees, including her colleagueContinue reading “EMMA RODDICK MSP CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, EQUALITY AND INCLUSION AT PROUD SCOTLAND AWARDS”
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Emma Seeks Support For Victims of Violent Crime
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”
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”
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”
Highlands & Islands MSP pushes for increase in payments to Ukranian hosts
Emma Roddick MSP for the Highlands & Islands has suggested that hosts taking part in the Homes for Ukraine scheme have their monthly payments increased as a result of the cost-of-living crisis and soaring energy bills. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, Roddick raised the suggestion with Neil Gray MSP, Minister with Special Responsibility for UkrainianContinue reading “Highlands & Islands MSP pushes for increase in payments to Ukranian hosts”
Highlands & Islands MSP highlights contrast between UK and Scottish Government approaches to cost-of-living crisis
SNP MSP for the Highlands & Islands Emma Roddick has spoken out in the Scottish Parliament on the differences in the approach being shown by the UK and Scottish Governments in tackling the cost-of-living crisis. Speaking in a debate on the issue, Roddick contrasted the Scottish Government’s raising of the Scottish Child Payment and deliveryContinue reading “Highlands & Islands MSP highlights contrast between UK and Scottish Government approaches to cost-of-living crisis”
Emma Roddick applauds South Ronaldsay in the Scottish Parliament
Orkney’s SNP MSP, Emma Roddick, has celebrated the actions of South Ronaldsay and Burray Church in providing a warm space for locals ahead of what could be a very difficult winter for many, with fuel prices expected to continue to rise over the coming months. While acknowledging that “this shouldn’t be necessary”, the MSP pointedContinue reading “Emma Roddick applauds South Ronaldsay in the Scottish Parliament”
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”
Rent freeze announcement welcomed by Highlands & Islands MSP
Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick has welcomed the announcement of a rent freeze and moratorium on evictions to help people through the cost crisis as part of the Scottish Government’s 2022-23 Programme for Government. The programme, published yesterday [6th September 2022], contains details on the emergency legislation which will be called upon to introduceContinue reading “Rent freeze announcement welcomed by Highlands & Islands MSP”
Roddick supports proposed criminal justice reforms
Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick has spoken out in support of the Scottish Government’s announcement that it will bring forward a Criminal Justice Reform Bill which will propose the end of the ‘Not Proven’ verdict in Scots Law and include a range of measures such as protecting the anonymity of complainers in cases ofContinue reading “Roddick supports proposed criminal justice reforms”
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