Emma Roddick MSP

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Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· 23d

I caught up with SAMH to chat about the Wee Pink Dot project. I'm always happy to help raise awareness of mental health issues and press for better support, whether that means engaging with the great organisations we have working locally, or with those like SAMH who are active in Parliament.

Emma wears a cream top and plaid brown trousers, smiling holding a large pink circular sign that reads "WEE PINK DOT, SAMH, Scottish Action for Mental Health"

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· 25d

This Disability Pride Month, I've been thinking about how too many folk still can't enjoy our local spaces due to a lack of accessible facilities. I'm delighted Eden Court secured Changing Places Toilets funding, and encourage others to consider applying to future rounds.

Emma and John Swinney in Eden Court Theatre. Footer reads "Emma Roddick MSP for Inverness and Nairn"

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· 27d

I was delighted to visit Knocknagael with Community Land Scotland to see the inspiring, ambitious plans being driven forward by local people. It’s folk like Maria who throw themselves into projects and drive them forward that get things done – but it shouldn’t be this hard.

Emma, Knocknagael, and Community Land Scotland stand in front of the newly-acquired land, grinning to the camera. It is rainy.

Maria shows Emma a map of the plans, while Emma holds an umbrella

the group look at the map as things are pointed to and explained.

The group walks away from the camera, discussing the land around them as they take cover under an umbrella and coats.

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· 29d

Delighted Donna was happy for a puppy to join us as we chatted crofting! Wee Chicxulub had been a bit poorly over the weekend, so was sticking to me like a whelk. He's learned a lot about the Scottish Crofting Federation's priorities for this parliamentary session.

Emma stands with a curly dog on a Harris Tweed lead, as he wears a bowtie. Next to her is Donna Smith of the SCF. They are on the steps of the Wasps Inverness Creative Academy.

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Jul 10

It won't have surprised ScotGov that my first question as Inverness and Nairn's MSP was seeking an update on the A96 dualling & Nairn Bypass. You can read the full answer at: www.parliament.scot/... I will continue to scrutinise progress and ensure we see a Nairn Bypass.

Emma smiles, speaking to John Swinney, standing outside in the sun. Overset text reads "First Question: A96 and Nairn Bypass"

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Jul 9

Have you had a look at the Better Off Calculator? A lot of folk I support assume they'd be worse off with a change. This calculator can help check your overall household income if your situation changes. You can also "Apply Once" for benefits: www.highland.gov.uk/...

Emma smiles, standing by the river Ness. Overset text reads "Check your entitlement on the Highland Council's Better Off Calculator". The footer features silhouettes of the Nairn Bandstand and Inverness Castle, along with "Emma Roddick, MSP for Inverness and Nairn".

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Jul 8

A walkaround with Inverness BID and meetings with the Inverness Chamber of Commerce and Visit Inverness Loch Ness has taken me to many local independents over the last week, including Charlie's Cafe, Rouge, Judith Glue, North Designerwear, Xoko, and Sùgh Ùr.

A collage shows Emma visiting Charlie's Cafe, Rouge Boutique, Judith Glue, and walking with Inverness BID along Bridge Street

The collage continues: Emma smiles with Ellen from Visit Inverness Loch Ness, smiles to someone off-camera in a shoe shop, smiles in Judith Glue, and stands outside North Designerwear

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Jul 6

Like many who've been in touch with me last week, I was concerned by reports around decisions made in the Highland Council's Licensing Committee. I spoke with the BBC and said my primary thought when stories like this emerge is always with victims and survivors.

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Jul 5

My latest newsletter is out! I've had a busy return to Parliament, which I've been balancing with meetings and visits across the constituency. Read more, view past editions, and subscribe here: www.emmaroddick.scot/newsletter

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Jun 9

The withdrawal of Loganair services between Inverness and the Northern Isles is a great concern for islanders, but also has huge potential impacts on Inverness and the Inner Moray Firth, limiting a key pipeline of skilled energy workers. I raised this with the FM today.

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Jun 2

Following discussions with PCS members and others, I asked the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform to recognise the value of policy input from the Highlands and employment locally in Inverness & Nairn when looking at changes. I'll continue to follow this up 👇

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· May 26

Independence is a means to an end. I've seen far too much progress halted over the last twelve years - Scotland can do better.

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· May 7

Me and the clipboard I've just used as an umbrella ☔ We're on our final street and you've got 45 minutes left to vote! #VoteSNP 💛🗳️

Emma grins, hair wet, holding a clipboard that says "vote Roddick"

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· May 7

I've been out knocking doors all day reminding folks that today is polling day! Remember to vote SNP by 22:00. 💛🗳️

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· May 2

What a day. I started knocking doors in Hilton, then Dalneigh - where I met the tiniest dog - while a team kept going in Merkinch. Then, of course, I went to see Caley Thistle get promoted from my usual seat in the North Stand. One win down - hoping for another next week! 🗳️💛

A collage of four photos. Top left, Emma, wearing an SNP rosette, takes a selfie in Hilton with an activist and Cllr Ian Brown. Top right, Cllr Kate McLean takes a selfie with two activists in Merkinch. Bottom left, Emma sits on a doorstep, petting a very small dog. Bottom right, Emma takes a selfie, grinning, in a Caley Thistle hat and scarf, with the pitch and North Stand in the background. There are lots of people on the pitch.

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Apr 12

I welcomed John Swinney to Inverness this week as he announced that a new SNP Government will introduce first refusal for private tenants whose landlord decides to sell the property they live in. We're making a real difference in tackling the housing crisis.

John Swinney and Emma Roddick peer through the window of a house frame in a workshop, both wearing PPE. Overset text reads "We'll give tenants first refusal to buy private rental homes. For a government that's on your side, vote SNP on 7th May."

Emma and John take a walk around a workshop, with a man in an orange hi-vis jacked branded "MAKAR". Around them, others are taking photos or working away on panels of wood.

Emma and John listen to the MAKAR tour guide, who is gesturing. Another two men in PPE listen from the side.

Emma and John, leaning through the window frames of the home panel, grin at each other.

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Mar 29

Please be aware that I can no longer act as an MSP for the Highlands and Islands, as we have now entered the pre-election period. More info: emmaroddick.scot/abo... You can keep up to date with my campaign as the SNP candidate for Inverness and Nairn at www.emmaroddick.scot

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Mar 20

I'm working onboard an HST this morning on my way home to Inverness, thinking about this week's news that the contract has been awarded for the delivery of Class 22s that will replace these starting from next year, supported by £67m from the SNP Government. Very exciting stuff - can't wait 🚂 💛

Selfie on a ScotRail train - wearing grey headphones

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Mar 12

🏠 Housing is my top priority. Our new budget is great news for housing - we're building homes, buying back empty properties, finding suitable accommodation for households with children, and preventing homelessness and extortionate rents. I will always work hard to tackle housing issues.

Housing is my top priority. My experience of homelessness drives me to do all I can to prevent it. I've fought hundreds of housing cases, amended the Housing Bill to keep track of what landlords are charging, prompted change to ensure homeless students don’t miss out on EMA, spoken out on the rise of short-term lets and the impact this has. We must prioritise houses as homes. Argued for restrictions on 2nd homes

The SNP's current work on housing: Largest funding allocation to affordable housing since records began. £120m to buy at least 1,200 homes. At least £1.3m this year to buy empty homes. Helped est. 2,261 households with children into affordable housing. Action to keep rents below market benefits approx 140k children a year. Rent controls. £4m to prevent homelessness. £11.5m for rapid rehousing & the Fund to Leave

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Mar 9

SNP activists have been joining me on the doors, having hundreds of conversations about what folk want from the next Parliament. I want to keep working hard for Inverness & Nairn, tackling the cost of living, housing & transport, and issues people raise with me. #VoteSNP!

a woman takes a selfie using a selfie stick - three other women smile at the camera, including Emma Roddick, who is holding up a card that says "we called round today..."

Emma walks down a flight of stairs in a residential block of flats, smiling and holding a pile of leaflets. Behind her is a woman in SNP-branded hi-vis.

Emma and a woman facing away from the camera, with a hi-vis jacket that reads "SNP", speak to someone off-camera at a door.

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Mar 8

It was a bonus trip to the stadium for me this week to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week, chatting to the seven boys who are earning while learning at Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC. We must support local talent if we want ICTFC – and Scotland! – to be competitive.

Emma, still in her scarf, laughs in a changing room, as one of the boys appears to explain a pile of kit in the centre of the room.

Emma, Caley Thistle and SDS reps stand pitch-side with the apprentices.

Emma, an SDS representative, and seven young men stand in the Caledonian Stadium. A bright, sunny day can be seen over the firth out the window. They are all smiling and Emma is wearing an ICTFC scarf.

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Mar 6

Inverness City SNP enjoyed a Race Night Fundraiser at Eden Court last week, which we were delighted to welcome Fiona Hyslop MSP along to. Read my post-event reflections on SNP delivery in Inverness and Nairn here: emmaroddick.scot/202...

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Mar 5

Delighted to hear from the First Minister this week during his visit to Inverness that the £2 bus fare cap will be in effect across the whole region by the end of the month, making journeys more affordable. The SNP is tackling the cost of living and encouraging the use of public transport. 🚌

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Mar 2

I was pleased to see the Highland News & Media Readers' Manifesto aligned closely with my own views and priorities for Inverness and Nairn. I responded in full, covering past achievements and plans for the future. You can read coverage of my response at: www.inverness-courie...

Four bullet points. 1 Housing is my top priority. Houses should be homes first and foremost. The geographical unfairness of energy bills is indefensible. Those who face colder winters, have old homes, & generate more energy should have lower bills. The SNP has provided record NHS funding. Waiting times have fallen for 8 months in a row. We built a National Treatment Centre. I've spoken up for road & rail improvements

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Mar 1

Read more in my monthly newsletter, view past editions, and subscribe at: www.emmaroddick.scot/newsletter/

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Mar 1

I've been racing up and down on the train, making sure I'm in parliament to contribute to debates and vote on important matters, while also getting out and about on the campaign trail as much as possible.

Emma and two activists smile - there is snow in the background, but sun in their faces. Two other images of different campaign sessions are overlaid. Text reads "Continuing to campaign. I’m still getting out and about in Inverness and Nairn between parliament sittings - I and activists have welcomed the long-awaited first sun of the campaign while canvassing in Hilton, Merkinch, Smithton, and Auldearn!"

Paper clippings read "Roddick raises concerns on proposed aesthetics regs" and, a quote from Emma, "I'm extremely disappointed to have had strong representation from people in the Highlands & Moray who are not being listened to." Below is a caption - "Alongside cross-party colleagues, I met with campaigners and spoke about the Moray FLOW Park. I met with the Health Minister to relay concerns about aesthetics law. "

Emma takes a selfie inside Inverness Castle. Overset text reads "Seeing Inverness Castle officially open. It was wonderful to join in the official opening of Inverness Castle, alongside colleagues from the Scottish and UK Governments and the Highland Council. The building is impressive and promotes meaningful, slow tourism across the Highlands - well worth a visit!"

Emma smiles on Nairn Bandstand. Overset text reads "Voting for the SNP's budget. Our budget passed decisively and will now deliver for all of Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands. Having spoken with social care providers in the city - such as L'Arche - ahead of Stage 3, I was glad to see an extra £20m allocated to councils to cover pay rises to the Real Living Wage."

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Mar 1

With not long left of the session, committees are starting early and Chamber sitting late as we try to get through all the bills on our desks. Between sittings, I've been busy as always - here's some of what I got up to in February.

Emma laughs, speaking at a podium in the Parliament, and pointing off-camera. Overset text reads "Emma Roddick MSP for the Highlands and Islands. Now that February is over, here's some of what I got up to last month."

Emma and John Swinney stand at Balfour Beatty's worksite. It is overcast. Overset text reads "Monitoring A9 dualling progress with the First Minister on a visit to the Balfour Beatty Tomatin-Moy dualling site. It was incredible to see the progress made even since my last visit at the end of last year: the new rail bridge has popped up at an impressive rate, and I will keep an eye on progress."

Emma and Fiona Hyslop smile warmly, Emma in a green plaid blazer and Fiona wearing purple and pink. Overset text reads "It was fantastic to be joined by Fiona Hyslop for an SNP campaign fundraiser in Eden Court. Hearing her run through key SNP achievements in Inverness and Nairn - many of which she had a hand in - it was clear as ever that the SNP is the party for the Highlands. I’m grateful for her support!"

Emma and five other panel members smile in the official Debate Night photo. Overset text reads "I represented the SNP on the panel when Debate Night came to Fort William - talking tourism, energy bills, and Labour’s disastrous week as the party scrambled to avoid responsibility for links to Epstein. Scotland and survivors of trafficking deserve better than Westminster shambles."

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Feb 24

I've listened to business owners in the Highlands who are concerned about proposed regulation of non-medical aesthetics. I met with the Minister about this: while I agree regulation is needed, I want to make sure Highland businesses are heard. More: emmaroddick.scot/202...

Emma speaks in Parliament, wearing a mustard yellow shirt. Overset text reads "Aesthetics regulations: responding to constituent concerns"

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Feb 11

The SNP is on Scotland's side: that's why we're tackling the cost of living. Many people are struggling right now and looking for real change and hope for the future. The SNP is delivering now: imagine what we could do with the full powers of an independent country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 💛

"The SNP is tackling the cost of living. £61.5m Tackling Child Poverty Fund. A breakfast club in every p-school by August 27. Scottish Child Payment £40/week for under 1s. Annual £50 million for Whole Family Support. £20 million for Third Sector employability. Projected £8 million for colleges to deliver initiatives to help adults get new qualifications. 1,140 hours of free childcare for 3-, 4-, and eligible 2-yos"

Free prescriptions (£9.90 per item in England) Free eye examinations (£25 in England) Lower average Council Tax and water bills than in England and Wales Peak rail fares abolished Free tuition, protecting young Scots from a debt burden approaching £30,000 Free school meals for thousands in our schools, inc. all pupils from P1 to 5 Free bus travel for all young Scots under 22 – and all older Scots over the age of 60

Emma Roddick MSP@emmaroddicksnp· Feb 8

I'm glad the Scottish Government listened to my calls for the Nairn Bypass to be brought forward to as soon as possible within the overall project timescale. This is what I have been arguing for, as it is the most urgent part of the dualling programme.