SNP MSP Ruth Maguire is encouraging all parents and guardians of 2-5 year olds in Cunninghame South to take advantage of the free flu vaccine before Christmas. In a bid to keep children virus-free this winter, GP practices across Scotland are providing the nasal flu vaccine free of charge. Commenting, Ruth said: “With only two... Continue Reading →

  Local SNP MSP, Ruth Maguire, will be one of the brave volunteers donning fancy dress and braving the icy waters for charity on New Year’s Day. The inaugural Irvine Beach Polar Plunge is being organised by Irvine’s Coastwatch – and will take place at 11am on 1st January 2018. The money Ruth raises will... Continue Reading →

https://youtu.be/nHmPHlx_KKo?t=32m51s On Thursday 7th December, SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, took part in a debate focused on raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of brain tumours. Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under the age of 40 in Scotland, reducing life expectancy by 20 years on average... Continue Reading →

During Portfolio Questions on Wednesday 6th December, SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, secured confirmation from the Scottish Government that the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group is primarily focused on long term and sustainable solutions to ending rough sleeping for good. The short term action group was set up in October to recommend... Continue Reading →

In the Programme for Government set out earlier this year, the Scottish Government stated that it would work to deliver ‘a national credit union awareness raising campaign’ – including ‘collaborating with sector representatives to identify opportunities for targeted local activity on funeral poverty.’ On Tuesday 5th December, Holyrood’s Cross Party Group on Credit Unions had... Continue Reading →

On Tuesday 5th December, SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, used the opportunity of a Ministerial Statement on Planning and Inclusive Growth to ask the Scottish Government how the new Planning (Scotland) Bill will contribute to the delivery of much needed affordable homes and infrastructure in Ayrshire. In his response, Minister for Local Government... Continue Reading →

RUTH PRAISES HARDWORKING STAFF AHEAD OF FESTIVE PERIOD SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has praised the staff working in our NHS who are helping to deliver the best-performing NHS in the UK ahead of the busy festive period - after latest stats showed increased staffing levels that will help give patients the best... Continue Reading →

On Thursday 30th November, local SNP MSP Ruth Maguire held a meeting with RBS Public Affairs Manager, Jamie Black, and Regional Director, Fiona Easton in the Scottish Parliament to discuss the proposed closure of the RBS Kilwinning branch. The Kilwinning branch is due to close its doors on 11th June 2018 – with a number... Continue Reading →

SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has pledged her support for Money Advice Scotland and the development of free, impartial and confidential money advice and financial inclusion. Money Advice Scotland is a registered charity and in addition to training money advisers and delivering financial education, the organisation has launched a new Helpline offering access... Continue Reading →

On Wednesday 28th November, MSPs held a debate to mark World AIDS Day 2017, which takes place on the 1st December each year. The day presents an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an... Continue Reading →