“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”
Another Chapter
Last night I was at an SNP Branch meeting. Probably like the rest of the SNP outside of a very narrow circle of exceptionally close friends Nicola Sturgeon’s decision to resign came […]
“We need to reach across the divide in Scottish politics, and my judgement now is that this needs a new leader.”
“If all parties were to take this opportunity to try to de-polarise public debate just a bit, to focus more on issues, and to reset the tone and tenor of our discourse.” Nicola Sturgeon
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 : Blocking the Gender Recognition Bill is an ‘attack on democracy”
“The fundamental fact is that the Gender Recognition Bill cannot and will not affect the Equality Act. The UK Government knows what it is doing by taking this political stance.”
Tory Tax Proposals Would See “NHS Orkney losing £4.1million of funding”
The SNP has estimated that under Tory plans for income tax, health and social services would be hit by devastating cuts with NHS Orkney losing £4.1million of funding.
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.”
Emma Roddick MSP: The Scottish Child Payment Supporting 265 Orkney Families
“Monday was a real watershed moment for families across the country as the Scottish Child Payment, a payment unique to Scotland within the UK, was raised from £20 to £25 and extended to include eligible children up to age 16.”
