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 [...]

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has claimed that the UK's exit from the EU has harmed the chances of young people in the region from being able to take up roles in the arts. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament last month, Emma said: "Scotland voted overwhelmingly to stay in the EU, but was dragged out by [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick yesterday hit out at the UK Government’s Post Brexit attack on workers’ Rights in a debate in the Scottish Parliament. In her speech, Ms Roddick highlighted the UK Government’s increased attacks on the rights of workers through the Retained EU Law Bill, the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment [...]

MSP for the Highlands & Islands Emma Roddick has called out the Labour Party for cosying up with the Tories and their Brexit obsession. Ms Roddick stated that the party had failed to act as an effective opposition to the Tory Government, with no plans to redirect the UK from its disastrous Brexit path. Ms [...]

Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick has stated that Tory economics have had a detrimental impact on the road haulage industry in Scotland. Citing fuel costs, complex Brexit paperwork, driver shortages, and cabotage and groupage issues linked to the Tories’ hard Brexit, Ms Roddick said that the industry has been fighting an uphill battle. Minister [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has called out Labour and the Tories for ignoring Scotland’s immigration needs. Questioning the Scottish Government on the effects of increased inflation on Scotland’s public services, Ms Roddick highlighted the value of those coming to live and work in Scotland, stating the need for more powers to deliver a [...]

Emma Roddick has today praised the Scottish Government for challenging the UK Government on its supposed plans to unilaterally change the Northern Ireland Protocol, which was part of its Brexit deal, a course of action the Highlands and Islands MSP has described as “careless”. Commenting Roddick said: “It’s not surprising that the UK Government is [...]

Speaking in the Scottish Parliament last week, Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick urged the UK Government to take action on the effects of post-Brexit trade deals on new entrants to Scotland’s farming sector. She highlighted recent comments by the NFU President, Minette Batters, who described them as “really bad trade deals for the UK”. [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has highlighted the impact that Brexit has had on disabled people travelling in the EU, claiming that the UK Government has made this “less accessible”. A disabled MSP herself, Roddick has first-hand knowledge about how valuable access to public transport is for disabled people and is known for pushing [...]