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Shetland MSP Hannah Mary Goodlad hires artist-in-residence amid criticism over public-fund spending
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Hiring an artist-in-residence for the Shetland constituency
Shetland Member of the Scottish Parliament Hannah Mary Goodlad, who was appointed SNP public-finance minister by John Swinney, announced a four-month, 35-hour-a-week “artist in residence” role funded from her parliamentary staff budget. The contract is valued at £11,000 and is intended to engage the community in creative projects that reflect policy priorities. A separate part-time communications assistant, paid £12,500, will translate content into the Shetland language.
Rationale and intended role
Goodlad says the positions are meant to make politics “feel more accessible” across the islands.
Financial details and application timeline
The artist-in-residence contract costs £11,000, while the communications assistant costs £12,500. Applications close on October 19 (scheduled). Details of the posts are posted on the Scottish Parliament website.
Official statements & responses
Goodlad told BBC Scotland: “I don’t take much guidance from the tabloids and I’m pretty sure Shetland listeners don’t either.”
Verbatim quotes
- “I don't take much guidance from the tabloids and I'm pretty sure Shetland listeners don't either.” — Hannah Mary Goodlad
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