Highlands & Islands MSP says scheme’s milestone is a testament to SNP’s commitment to tackling child poverty Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick has welcomed the news that Scotland’s Baby Box has reached 250,000 deliveries across Scotland. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, Ms Roddick asked the Minister for Children and Young People, Clare Haughey, toContinue reading “Quarter of a million baby boxes delivered across Scotland”
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Highlands & Islands MSP says standard of living in the UK has plummeted under Tory power
Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick has said that the failure of the Tories to support low-income households has seen the standard of living for many in the UK plummet. Ms Roddick’s statement comes following research published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Trussell Trust which found that UK benefits are falling at leastContinue reading “Highlands & Islands MSP says standard of living in the UK has plummeted under Tory power”
Emma Roddick MSP praises ‘fair and compassionate’ delivery of Scottish social security benefits across the Highlands
Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick has praised Social Security Scotland for its progressive approach to the delivery of benefits across the Highlands and the rest of Scotland. During her speech on the agency’s soon-to-be thirteen benefits for Scotland, Ms Roddick took the opportunity to highlight her visit to the Local Delivery Team for theContinue reading “Emma Roddick MSP praises ‘fair and compassionate’ delivery of Scottish social security benefits across the Highlands”
Emma Roddick MSP praises ‘fair and compassionate’ delivery of Scottish social security benefits across the Highlands
Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick has praised Social Security Scotland for its progressive approach to the delivery of benefits across the Highlands and the rest of Scotland. During her speech on the agency’s soon-to-be thirteen benefits for Scotland, Ms Roddick took the opportunity to highlight her visit to the Local Delivery Team for theContinue reading “Emma Roddick MSP praises ‘fair and compassionate’ delivery of Scottish social security benefits across the Highlands”
Highlands & Islands MSP says Winter Heating Payment must go further than Cold Weather Payments to protect rural and island communities from fuel poverty.
Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick has questioned the adequacy of the UK’s social security system, highlighting that Cold Weather Payments have failed to deliver for communities with the highest levels of fuel poverty. During a meeting of the Scottish Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee, Deputy Convener Ms Roddick pointed out that areasContinue reading “Highlands & Islands MSP says Winter Heating Payment must go further than Cold Weather Payments to protect rural and island communities from fuel poverty.”
Highlands & Islands MSP meets Social Security Scotland’s Local Delivery Team in Inverness
MSP for the Highlands & Islands Emma Roddick met today [Friday 18th November] with Social Security Scotland’s Local Delivery Team for the Highlands in Inverness to speak about the service they provide in the area. Social Security Scotland’s Local Delivery service was launched in November 2021 and offers support to people face-to-face or over videoContinue reading “Highlands & Islands MSP meets Social Security Scotland’s Local Delivery Team in Inverness“
Highlands and Islands MSP Appointed Deputy Convener of Holyrood Social Security Committee
Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has today been appointed as the Deputy Convener of the Scottish Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee after the appointment of the Committee’s previous Convener, Elena Whitham MSP, to the Scottish Government. Ms Roddick has served on the Social Justice and Social Security Committee since its formation shortlyContinue reading “Highlands and Islands MSP Appointed Deputy Convener of Holyrood Social Security Committee“
“A real demonstration of the type of government we have here in Scotland” Emma Roddick, MSP for the Highlands & Islands, welcomes news that winter child payment is to be doubled
Highlands & Islands MSP, Emma Roddick has welcomed the SNP’s announcement that support for children over the winter is to be doubled. During her speech at the SNP’s annual party conference, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that from November the Scottish Child Payment would be increased to £25 a week and payments to those whoContinue reading ““A real demonstration of the type of government we have here in Scotland” Emma Roddick, MSP for the Highlands & Islands, welcomes news that winter child payment is to be doubled”
Highlands & Islands MSP highlights contrast between UK and Scottish Government approaches to cost-of-living crisis
SNP MSP for the Highlands & Islands Emma Roddick has spoken out in the Scottish Parliament on the differences in the approach being shown by the UK and Scottish Governments in tackling the cost-of-living crisis. Speaking in a debate on the issue, Roddick contrasted the Scottish Government’s raising of the Scottish Child Payment and deliveryContinue reading “Highlands & Islands MSP highlights contrast between UK and Scottish Government approaches to cost-of-living crisis”
Highlands and Islands Cost-of-Living Survey: Emma Roddick MSP shares results
As the Tory Cost of Living Crisis is having devastating consequences across the Highlands and Islands, Emma Roddick MSP put out a cost-of-living survey to better understand how this is affecting constituents. Results from the survey highlighted significant worry and anxiety about rising costs amongst those in the region, with 93% of respondents saying theyContinue reading “Highlands and Islands Cost-of-Living Survey: Emma Roddick MSP shares results”
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