SNP MSP for the isles, Emma Roddick, has welcomed the news that the Scottish Government has confirmed the introduction of a procurement process for two new 140m Freight Flex vessels for the Northern Isles route. In response to a question from Emma Roddick, the Cabinet Secretary for Transport confirmed today that these vessels will replace [...]

Emma Roddick MSP has condemned the UK Labour Government for continuing to inflict Westminster’s austerity agenda on Scottish families, as new figures revealed that the SNP Scottish Government was forced to spend £245,337 in Shetland last year mitigating harmful Labour welfare policies, including the widely hated Bedroom Tax, through Discretionary Housing Payments. New figures have [...]

Emma Roddick MSP delivered an address at the RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport) union’s conference in Inverness on Sunday, emphasising the critical role of rail workers and advocating for significant investment in Scotland’s, particularly the Highlands’, railway infrastructure. Addressing delegates from across the UK, Ms Roddick began by extending a warm Highland welcome, acknowledging the [...]

Emma Roddick MSP has called out the UK Government’s deal with the European Union as a “horror show” and “betrayal” of Scotland’s fishermen, referencing an intervention from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation in the Scottish Parliament today. In a question to the Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, the Highlands and Islands representative said: “The Scottish Fishermen's Federation [...]

Isles MSP Emma Roddick has welcomed new statistics showing the success of the SNP’s Carer Support Payment. More than £89.5 million has now been issued in vital financial support to carers throughout Scotland since it was piloted in November 2023, and this has reached people across the country. The Carer Support Payment replaces Carer’s Allowance for [...]

Isles MSP Emma Roddick has welcomed new statistics showing the success of the SNP’s Carer Support Payment. More than £89.5 million has now been issued in vital financial support to carers throughout Scotland since it was piloted in November 2023, and this has reached people across the country. The Carer Support Payment replaces Carer’s Allowance for [...]

Emma Roddick MSP has welcomed news that the SNP Government is investing over £26 million in active travel infrastructure across the country, with Inverness set to benefit from a new route at the Raigmore Interchange. The funding, announced by Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, supports construction ready projects through Tier 2 of the Active Travel [...]

Emma Roddick, MSP for Highlands and Islands, reaffirmed her commitment to biodiversity on Wednesday, 9th of April, with a visit to Achpopuli Farm near Inverness. Achpopuli Farm hosts pasture-fed animals, produces high-quality food for the community, and provides educational opportunities for local groups and the nearby school. Of the visit, Ms Roddick said: “Achpopuli Farm [...]

Emma Roddick MSP yesterday visited the National Treatment Centre (NTC) in Inverness with Neil Gray, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care. During their visit, which marked two years of operation for the centre, Ms Roddick and Mr Gray highlighted the incredible work achieved by centre staff in their commitment to serving patients across the [...]

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has secured a commitment from the Scottish Government to improve access to the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) for young people experiencing homelessness. EMA is a weekly payment issued directly to students and aims to support and encourage young people from low-income households to remain in education and achieve their full potential. [...]