It’s that time of year again! My summer surgery tour will kick off soon, and I have listed those organised in the graphic below, which is available in plain text below. Please note that this list reflects the places I am travelling to for meetings and visits, and to meet with constituents in the region [...]

My heart sank when I heard the news this week from the Supreme Court, and I know the hurt that is being felt across Scotland. I know there is fear about what this ruling means for existing laws and rights, and what will come next – work is ongoing to determine this. A number of [...]

Emma Roddick MSP has called for the UK Labour Government to roll back its proposals to devastate disabled people and pensioners with brutal cuts to disability benefits, all in the name of balancing their failed budget This week, the Labour Government announced that it would be taking forward extensive reforms to disability benefits in its Spring Statement, including narrowing [...]

Emma Roddick MSP has highlighted the record funding going to Orkney after the Scottish Budget was passed at Holyrood this week, providing a £1 billion increase in funding to local authorities. After the budget received cross-party support – despite Labour and Tory MSPs sitting on their hands – Orkney is set to receive an increase [...]

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has highlighted the value of young rural voices following engagement with the Rural Youth Action Network during its residential in Inverness over the weekend. The Highlands and Islands representative joined young people from rural areas across Scotland for a health walk around the River Ness on Saturday morning, later taking part [...]

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of flexible grants to drive efficiency, protect nature, and support climate-friendly farming. This means that farmers and crofters, including those in the Isles, will benefit from £20 million additional capital support this year and £26 million next year. At least £14 million will deliver a [...]

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has suggested Scotland could follow Spain in taking radical measures to tackle the housing crisis. Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, announced plans this week to prioritise available homes for residents by imposing a tax of up to 100% on properties bought by non-residents in countries outside the EU. In a meeting [...]

Contributing to yesterday's Stage 1 Debate on the Housing (Scotland) Bill, MSP for the Highlands and Islands Emma Roddick championed the progress already made on the bill by the Scottish Government, and renewed her commitment to strengthening its measures, such as rent controls. Calling the data on those in rent-induced poverty 'terrifying', she highlighted that [...]

Emma Roddick MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government’s renewed commitment to dualling the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen, including constructing the Nairn Bypass. Speaking after receiving a response to her Government Initiated Question, Ms Roddick acknowledged the Cabinet Secretary’s determination to deliver these vital infrastructure projects and stressed the importance of providing clear timelines and [...]

Emma Roddick has welcomed the progress of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill and called on the Scottish Government to ensure that the Bill provides adequate support to community groups who wish to take ownership of land. Ms Roddick highlighted the importance of the Bill in supporting community groups to own and manage land for the [...]