The Latest Breaking News from Emma Roddick

Government deletes Scotland map after glaring error pointed out

THE Scottish Government has been forced to delete a social media post after a glaring error on a map of the country – which may have even been…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2023

SNP ministers hit back at Jackie Baillie over 'Scottish tourist spots' jibe

SEVERAL Scottish ministers have slammed Jackie Baillie after she accused Humza Yousaf of “gallivanting around Scotland’s top tourist spots”.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2023

Anger as Tory bill will 'stop support for trafficking victims in Scotland'

Two clauses in the bill will make changes to the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act and "restrict" the power of Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2023

Women's Aid forced to 'correct misinformation' over refuge closure

It comes after a press release posted on the Highland Council website said the service for women and girls fleeing abuse was no longer available.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2023

SNP independence strategy conference unlikely to go ahead as leadership race begins

Just four weeks ahead of the key independence strategy meeting in Edinburgh, Sturgeon announced her resignation, throwing a spanner in the works

The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2023

Description of FM as 'tired and testy' would not be aimed at male leader, blasts MSP

Emma Roddick told The National she had heard similar comments throughout the past week on various news outlets pushing a “gendered narrative”.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2023

BBC presenter faces criticism after commenting on Nicola Sturgeon’s appearance

A BBC presenter is facing criticism after he made a comment about the personal appearance of Nicola Sturgeon live on air.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 12, 2023

Analysis of UK income inequality 'reinforces that indy Scotland would be better off'

A DAMNING analysis of UK income equality "reinforces findings of whitepapers" that an independent Scotland would be better off ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 10, 2023

Emma Roddick: 'I would've expected suspension if I voted against GRR bill'

AN SNP MSP has said she would’ve expected disciplinary action to be taken against her if she had voted against the Gender Recognition Reform (GRR)…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 3, 2023

'Serious concerns': Scottish Tories accused of failing to follow Holyrood procedure

SNP MSP Emma Roddick raised a point of order in the Scottish Parliament ahead of two debates tabled in the name of Tory MSP Miles Briggs, on…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 25, 2023