Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick marked the 20th anniversary of the Railways Act (2005) in a speech to the Scottish Parliament today, celebrating the devolution of control over Scotland’s rail services as a powerful example of what Scotland can achieve with greater self-governance. She emphasised that independence would allow Scotland to take full control [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has praised the incredible work of Headway Highland after attending a special 25th-anniversary celebration. Ms Roddick, who lives locally, joined attendees and staff at a summer barbecue held at New Start Gardens in Dalneigh to mark the milestone. The event also coincided with one of the charity's regular Monday [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has met with local artists at a visit organised by the Scottish Contemporary Art Network (SCAN). The visit to the Inverness Creative Academy was an opportunity for the MSP to discuss the contemporary art sector and how she can support it in her role. Ms Roddick was shown the [...]

Emma Roddick MSP has welcomed the overwhelming support for a motion she lodged in Parliament, which calls for a review of wildfire prevention and response strategies in Scotland. The motion, which highlights the unique vulnerability of the Highlands and Islands to these devastating events, gained the cross-party backing required for a debate in less than [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has welcomed the First Minister’s support for the UK Government to open safe routes for those with family in Scotland to leave Gaza.  The First Minister responded to Ms Roddick’s question in Parliament, agreeing that the UK Government should reconsider its position due to the “awfulness” of the current [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has lodged a written question to the Scottish Government after she was removed from the list of speakers for today’s statement on the Housing Emergency. The question was submitted after reports emerged that the rent adjudication system, set up to provide a fair process for both landlords and tenants, [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has praised the "lifeline" service provided by Shopmobility Highland, following a recent visit to the charity's headquarters in Inverness. The organisation, which provides community bus services and mobility equipment hire, was described by the MSP as a vital support for disabled people and those with mobility issues across the [...]

Emma Roddick MSP has praised the work of staff and volunteers at the Archie Foundation and the Highland Children's Unit at Raigmore Hospital following a visit to the sites in Inverness. The Highlands and Islands MSP visited the Archie Foundation at the Birnie Centre, followed by a visit to the Children's Unit to meet with [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has urged the UK Government to act urgently to support students from Gaza who have been offered university places in Scotland. The call follows a recent intervention by First Minister John Swinney, who has urged Westminster to do everything in its power to facilitate the safe passage of Palestinian [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has welcomed a new £10 million Scottish Government fund designed to increase the number of accessible toilet facilities across the region. The fund will provide up to 150 new Changing Places Toilets, which are specialist facilities for people with complex needs and disabilities who require carer support and equipment [...]