Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has welcomed new figures that show the Scottish Government's Young Patients Family Fund has helped Shetland families with children in hospital. The fund, which helps parents and carers with the costs of travel and food while their child is receiving inpatient care, is a lifeline for people in the [...]

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, which is the Highlands’ first major creative hub, was an opportunity for the MSP to discuss the contemporary art sector and how she can support it [...]

MSP for the Highlands and Islands Emma Roddick has hailed the full rollout of Adult Disability Payment across the region, with hundreds of thousands of disabled people who previously received Personal Independence Payment now getting the Scottish payment. Ms Roddick, who has been a vocal advocate for disabled people's rights, previously raised concerns in Parliament [...]

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 [...]