“I was delighted to learn that 250,560 baby boxes have now been distributed across Scotland since distribution began in August 2017.”
Emma Roddick MSP Focus Remains Our Constituents
Emma Roddick MSP Reflecting on the Impact of Nicola Sturgeon’s Leadership
“She inspired me to choose the path I am now on, after I attended a rally at Eden Court Theatre in November 2014, only days before she became First Minister”
New Carer Support Payment Announced
The Carer Support Payment will be the 14th benefit to be introduced into Scotland. A pilot project of the new benefit will run towards the end of 2023 with the new payment planned to begin in the Spring of 2024.
Emma Roddick MSP “suicide rates in the Highlands, Orkney and the Western Isles are the highest in the country.”
“Male-dominated jobs such as farming, fishing and forestry, which are important sectors in the Highlands and Islands, also have some of the highest suicide rates”
Emma Roddick MSP Reflecting on 2022
“Scotland’s growing range of fair and compassionate benefits is a testament to the country we strive to be.”
Emma Roddick MSP “the only way to protect Scotland is through independence”
“A new IPSOS Mori poll has shown that support for independence now sits at 56% – a six-point rise since the last IPSOS poll on the referendum question.”
Emma Roddick MSP “It is now a question of democracy”
“No matter how Scotland votes, it is Westminster who decides.”
“Last May, the people of Scotland voted for another independence referendum and Westminster must respect that democratic mandate.” Emma Roddick
“If Westminster does not grant permission for a referendum, then it must also outline what the democratic route is for Scotland to have a say on its future.” Emma Roddick MSP
Getting It Right: A National Care Service for Scotland
The Bill allows Scottish Ministers to transfer social care responsibility from local authorities to a new, national service.
“The harm that this hapless regime has done will only unfold in the winter months” Emma Roddick MSP
“The saying that a week is a long time in politics is depressingly apt for the period we are living in right now.”
