“It is not just about what the shocks are; it is essentially about what effect they are going to have” Andrew Bailey, Governor Bank of England
UK’s ‘Sick’ Economy Hit by Rising Prices & Ill Health of Workers
“It’s back to Holyrood this week” – Emma Roddick MSP
“It’s back to Holyrood this week after an Easter recess that saw me travel across the Highlands and Islands catching up with people and projects”
Orkney Loses Vital Funding in UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Orkney has lost out on vital financial support being short changed by the equivalent of nearly £619,000 through the allocation from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.
Emma Roddick MSP: Scrap UK Visa Requirements for Ukrainian Refugees
“the flat-footed and over-bureaucratic Home Office response to the refugee crisis has been heartlessly inept.”
Increase in NHS Orkney Staffing Numbers
“Our NHS staff in Orkney have shown incredible dedication and commitment to our health service in the past two years and beyond. “
“Many families who were ‘just managing’ are likely to be plunged into poverty.”
“It is really worrying that even before soaring energy bills, high cost of living increases and rising energy prices we’re facing now, families were finding it difficult to manage financially.” Clare Simpson, Parenting Across Scotland
Emma Roddick MSP: On The Cost of Living Crisis
” many more households are at real risk of being pushed into poverty and hardship unless the UK Government urgently delivers a meaningful package of support “
Positive Changes Welcomed to PIPs Assessments in Scotland
“As a PIP claimant myself who knows how arduous and even traumatic its application process is, I am delighted to see these changes made for ADP. ” Emma Roddick MSP
Emma Roddick MSP: The New Winter Support Fund
” I am delighted that the new Winter Support Fund will help those on low incomes, children and people at risk of homelessness against a backdrop of rising living and fuel costs.”
UK Government Budget “an act of class warfare on the side of the rich”
“The UK Government budget is leaving families in the Highlands and Islands hundreds of pounds worse off next year due to Tory cuts and the soaring cost of pursuing a reckless hard Brexit.” Emma Roddick MSP
