This week, Ruth: Called on the UK Tory Government to follow Scotland in banning cruel electric shock dog training collars   Attended the Kirking of Annie Small as the first ever female President of the Irvine Burns Club in its nearly 200 year history   Paid her respects at the re-dedication of the War Memorial... Continue Reading →

Weekly Bulletin 11th – 15th December This week, Ruth has: Met with representatives and officials of GMB Union to discuss their concerns around public sector pay for local authority workers   Welcomed the SNP Government’s announcement of a bold and progressive budget to deliver for public services and protect low and middle income earners  ... Continue Reading →

Last week, Ruth: Welcomed the news that Cunninghame South is benefiting from an increase in the numbers of NHS staff working for North Ayrshire & Arran, with full-time equivalent staff levels increasing from 8694.9 to 8,939.5   Spoke in a debate focused on raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of brain tumours   Used... Continue Reading →

Last week, Ruth: Met with RBS officials to express her concern and disappointment at the proposed closure of the RBS Kilwinning branch. Ruth stressed the need to support customers and protect local jobs.   In Education Committee, took evidence from a range of people and organisations on the proposed reforms to education in Scotland  ... Continue Reading →

Last week, Ruth: Held MSP advice surgeries at Bourtreehill Library in Irvine and Kilwinning Library in Kilwinning   During General Questions, asked the Scottish Government about how it can help seized illegally trafficked puppies, who are kept in kennels for long periods of time until their court case is finished - causing great stress to... Continue Reading →

Last week, Ruth: Hosted the Holyrood celebration of Scottish Financial Capability Week 2017 – bringing organisations together to raise awareness of its importance and celebrate stories of success   Held MSP advice surgeries at Castlepark Community Centre in Irvine and at the Irvine Office at 14 Eglinton Street   Asked the Scottish Government whether in... Continue Reading →

This week, Ruth has: Held MSP Advice Surgeries at the Beattie Library in Stevenston and at the Fullarton Community Centre in Irvine   Attended the Remembrance Sunday parade and service in Kilwinning and laid a wreath on behalf of constituents in Cunninghame South   Used a topical question in the Chamber to highlight the findings... Continue Reading →

This week, Ruth has:   In Education Committee, taken further evidence from a range of people and organisations on Stage 1 of the Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill   In Social Security Committee, taken evidence from Minister for Social Security, Jeane Freeman on Stage 3 of the Social Security Bill   Highlighted... Continue Reading →

This week, Ruth has: Lent her support to the Member’s Bill of Green MSP, John Finnie, which aims to give children equal protection from assualt   Voted to ban fracking in Scotland   Met with HIV Scotland to discuss issues around the Social Security Bill   In Education Committee, taken evidence from a range of... Continue Reading →

This week, Ruth has: Officially launched Play Scotland’s new ‘Play Types Toolkit’ at Scotland’s first ever play convention   Been re-elected as convenor of Holyrood’s Cross Party Group on Credit Unions   Met the Dogs Trust to discuss their new report on puppy smuggling   Joined other parties, with the exception of the Scottish Tories,... Continue Reading →