During a visit to the site, Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has welcomed the Scottish Government’s continued commitment to funding HMP Highland, the new prison which will replace HMP Inverness. The new prison, which is currently under construction, will provide modern facilities for prisoners and staff and will be designed to support rehabilitation and [...]

SNP MSP for the Highlands and Islands Emma Roddick has welcomed the publication of a parliamentary report into the A9 dualling programme, stating that the onus is now on the Scottish Government to demonstrate its commitment to the revised delivery plan and rebuild public trust.  Speaking in the chamber, Emma made sure to highlight the [...]

The SNP’s Islands MSP Emma Roddick has expressed deep concern and disappointment over the Labour Government's decision to scrap the Winter Heating Payment, leaving vulnerable households across the Highlands and Islands facing soaring energy bills amidst freezing temperatures. The Winter Heating Payment, a lifeline for those struggling to heat their homes during the coldest months, [...]

SNP MSP for the Highlands and Islands Emma Roddick has highlighted the importance of continuing to work to end gender-based violence in Scotland, stressing that this work must continue every day of the year as the 16 Days of Activism draws to a close. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, running from [...]

The SNP Government has significantly expanded the support available through Scotland’s Migration Service. This service, introduced by the SNP in Government, ensures newcomers to Scotland have the information they need to move here and that businesses are guided through the process of sponsoring and employing international workers. Population decline is one of the biggest challenges [...]

Emma Roddick MSP has praised the work of teachers at Brae High School and the Shetland Islands Council’s Youth Employability Service after a visit to the young people, who asked a range of questions about the impact of government decisions on the isles. She said: ”I just love how engaged the young people in Brae [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has written to the Managing Director of NorthLink Ferries urging the company to reinstate shared cabins on its service between Shetland and Aberdeen.  The option for passengers to share a cabin on the overnight service between Shetland and Aberdeen was removed during the COVID-19 pandemic and is yet to [...]

MSP for the Highlands and Islands Emma Roddick has pressed the Scottish Government on the urgent need to improve healthcare for those who suffer with chronic pain and fatigue conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Myalgic Encephalitis (ME), and Long COVID. Ms Roddick pressed the Scottish Government on what steps it is taking to ensure that [...]

Emma Roddick MSP has highlighted the need to introduce regulations to keep workers safe in the workplace. The SNP MSP highlighted the fact that in the Highlands and Islands, more people work remotely, which means the online world is their office. Given the recent rise in the use of AI in our daily lives, including [...]

MSP for the Highlands and Islands Emma Roddick has welcomed recent news that the Scottish Government is investing £3 million into Orkney’s internal ferry fleet, hailing the announcement as “really positive for Orcadians.” However, speaking to the Minister for Connectivity in the Scottish Parliament, Ms Roddick also urged the Scottish Government to continue to work [...]