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“This is a demonstration of how weak devolution is.” Emma Roddick MSP says Scottish electorate should be outraged at the UK Government’s use of a Section 35 order

Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick has said that the UK Government’s use of a Section 35 order to block…

3 years ago

“Labour and Tories in absolute lockstep,” SNP MSP Emma Roddick say both the UK Government and their opposition are ignoring Scotland’s needs.

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has called out Labour and the Tories for ignoring Scotland’s immigration needs. Questioning the…

3 years ago

“We could hold 38 referendums for the same cost as one year of mitigating Tory cuts” says SNP MSP

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has hit out at the Tories during a social care debate by highlighting the…

4 years ago

Powers of independence desperately needed to curb cost-of-living crisis, says SNP MSP

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has welcomed the launch of the Scottish Government’s fresh campaign for independence, highlighting the opportunities that…

4 years ago

Emma Roddick MSP criticises councillors who “voted against transparency”

Highland Councillors have voted to keep local decisions secret at a meeting of the Full Council on Thursday 10th March.…

4 years ago

WATCH: Emma Roddick seeks assurance misogyny in politics will not get in the way of policy tackling it

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has asked the Scottish Government about their plans to help combat misogyny in Scottish…

4 years ago

“Size of the Highland Council suits nobody” says MSP

Highlands MSP Emma Roddick has renewed calls for smaller council areas as she pressed the Minister for Parliamentary Business on…

4 years ago

Emma Roddick MSP for Highlands and Islands ‘frustrated’ by proposed changes to Scotland’s electoral map

Emma Roddick has expressed grave concerns due to current discussions regarding the proposed alterations to Scotland's electoral map which would…

4 years ago

Emma Roddick MSP calls for unheard voices to speak out on short term lets consultation

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick is calling for everyone affected by the lack of affordable housing in their communities…

5 years ago

Roddick slams Tories on human rights record; “they are intent on ensuring Scotland knows its place”

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has attacked the Conservatives on their record of human rights at home and abroad…

5 years ago