On Wednesday 25th May, Holyrood’s Social Security Committee took evidence on the two child limit and associated ‘rape clause’ from a range of organisations, including Citizens Advice Scotland, Engender, Scottish Women’s Aid, and the Child Poverty Action Group in Scotland (CPAG). The welfare changes, which were announced in 2015 and came into effect from 6... Continue Reading →

  On Wednesday 24th May, a question to the Scottish Government by SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, revealed that Scotland’s female employment rate is higher than the UK’s – with 70.8% compared to 70.2%. The Labour Market Monthly Briefing Summary Tables for May 2017 also show that Scotland’s female unemployment rate is lower than... Continue Reading →

On Wednesday 24th May, a question to the Scottish Government by SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, highlighted that Scotland’s Access to Elected Office Fund supported 39 candidates in the recent local government elections, 15 of whom succeeded in being elected. The Access to Elected Office Fund was created last year and is funded... Continue Reading →

A picture of inconsistent and inadequate provision of Personal and Social Education for Scotland’s young people in some of Scotland’s schools has been revealed by the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee – of which local SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, is a Member. The Committee’s report, Let’s Talk About Personal and Social... Continue Reading →

Following Holyrood’s first Dog of the Year competition earlier this month, Ruth Maguire MSP is delighted to announce that Shiloh, the lovable Lhasa Apso that she teamed up with for the competition, has now found his forever home. At the inaugural event, organised by the Kennel Club and Dogs Trust, MSPs turned out to wow... Continue Reading →

On Thursday 18th May, MSPs debated the issue of snaring - in particular, the recent Scottish National Heritage (SNH) Review of Snaring for the Scottish Government – as required by the current legislation. The Scottish Parliament last debated the use of snares during the passage of the Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 –... Continue Reading →

On Tuesday 16th May, local MSP Ruth Maguire took part in a Scottish Government debate recognising the valuable contribution that disabled people make to Scottish society and advocating further transformational change in order for disabled people to reach their full potential. The Scottish Government is commited to implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of... Continue Reading →

SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has welcomed Money Advice Scotland’s recent translation of their financial education electronic learning system into Polish. Funding for the translation was provided by the Yorkshire & Clydesdale Bank Foundation The learning tool has been developed by Money Advice Scotland in partnership with The Scottish Government and the Money Advice... Continue Reading →

Local MSP, Ruth Maguire, and MP, Dr Philippa Whitford, have welcomed news that the SNP Government will continue to invest in vital infrastructure across Ayrshire – helping to boost the local economy and protect the area from the brutal cuts being imposed by the austerity obsessed, right-wing Tory party.  The Scottish Government has a strong... Continue Reading →

This MS Awareness Week (24-30 April) the MS Society Scotland are in the Scottish Parliament in a bid to raise awareness of the vital role the MS nurse has on the lives of people living with the neurological condition. SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, pledged her support for MS nurses in Scotland. Speaking,... Continue Reading →