The Latest Breaking News from Rhoda Grant

MSPs not told about collapse of funding deal for Scottish nature restoration

Exclusive: Ministers accused of trying to keep investment firm’s withdrawal from partnership with NatureScot under wraps

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14

Swinney to probe concerns for money invested in paused Sutherland Spaceport

The spaceport on the north coast of the Scottish mainland received a reported £14.6 million in investment, but it has now been put on hold.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024

SNP face questions on shelved policy as Scotland reports record high food worries

THE SNP Government are facing questions over a shelved policy after a key report showed more Scots than ever are worried about putting food on the…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2024

Labour accused of 'point scoring' in debate comparing HPMAs to Highland Clearances

SCOTTISH Labour have been accused of “political point scoring” over HPMAs amid another Holyrood debate on the issue.

The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2023

REVEALED: Anti-abortion lobbyists met MSPs more than 100 times

ANTI-ABORTION Christian lobbyists have met with MSPs from all the major political parties at Holyrood more than 100 times since the start of 2021,…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2022

Remote Scots May Have To Choose Between Freezing Or Starving To Death

People living in the Scottish Highlands and Islands could “freeze or starve” to death as remote homes face the highest electricity bills, experts warned.

Zenger · Sep 1, 2022

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant in row over £6,000 staffing support from anti-abortion group

Rhoda Mackay is committed to legislation that will create buffer zones outside abortion clinics but the Greens said it was "disappointing" she had associated herself with an organisation that is opposed to them.

Daily Record · Jul 6, 2022

Rural Scots ‘forgotten’ in Chancellor’s energy discount package, says Labour

Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant said those living in off-grid areas need clarity on whether they will receive the £400 energy bill discount.

The Independent UK · May 28, 2022

'Trafficked' Albanian drug crew 'locked' in Scots cannabis farm freed after 10 months in jail awaiting trial

They were accused of helping to man a £400,000 Scots cannabis farm that contained more than 1400 plants.

Daily Record · Apr 2, 2022