“There have been plenty of positives to focus on at Holyrood in the past couple of weeks,”
Maree Todd: A Week of Positives at Holyrood
Future Changes to Scotland’s PVG Scheme: Disclosure Scotland Bill
“This Bill will deliver a fairer disclosure regime that protects our most vulnerable, is simpler for employers and less invasive for the majority of users.”
1,128 Over 75s in Orkney Lose Free TV Licence
Free TV Licences, funded by the Government, for all over 75s will come to an end in June 2020.
Reducing Fuel Poverty in Scotland
“this world-leading legislation will go a long way in helping to support low income households here in Highlands and Islands.”
Threat to Scotland’s Quality Food Standards
“There’s a real danger that, if Brexit happens, the next Prime Minister will be absolutely desperate to sign whatever damaging trade-deal Trump demands.”
Maree Todd: “The EU election is an overwhelming rejection of Brexit by the people of Scotland”
“The past couple of weeks have proven that Scotland is for Europe, that much is undeniable. “
Maree Todd MSP Hits Out At The UK Government’s Disastrous Record on Welfare
83% of assessments for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) in Orkney have been successfully challenged by people since April 2013.
Equal Protection of Children Bill Passes Stage 1 in Scottish Parliament
“The Scottish Greens believe firmly in equal rights and non-violence. “
Maree Todd: “Scotland’s future lies in Europe”
Folk across Orkney will go to the polls on Thursday to help elect six Scottish Members of the European Parliament.
Threat to Farming Highlighted by SNP in EU Election Campaign
“A vote for the SNP is a vote to make clear Scotland says No to Brexit and to protect Scottish farming.”
