The Prime Minister made it clear in her speech yesterday that the UK is heading for an economically disastrous hard Brexit. Nearly seven months since the referendum, the Scottish Government is still the only administration to have published a detailed plan on how to deal with Brexit and the economic, social, democratic and cultural risks... Continue Reading →
RUTH RECEIVES OFFICIAL ACCREDITATION AS LIVING WAGE EMPLOYER
Local MSP Ruth Maguire has received her official accreditation as a Living Wage employer in a week which also saw Scottish Canals become the 700th Living Wage accredited employer across Scotland. The Scottish Government has set a target of reaching 1,000 Scottish-based Living Wage Accredited Employers by autumn 2017. Ruth Maguire is a long-standing supporter... Continue Reading →
RUTH WELCOMES JOBS BOOST FOR CUNNINGHAME SOUTH AS SCOTTISH TOURISM BOOMS
The number of people working in tourism in North Ayrshire increased by 5% in one year, new figures show – with Scotland as a whole seeing an increase of 11 per cent. The statistics produced by Visit Scotland show that tourism supports 3,900 jobs in North Ayrshire, 10% of total jobs in the area. Between... Continue Reading →
RUTH PLANTS APPLE TREE WITH LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS
Following on from Holyrood’s Apple Day at the beginning of December, an annual event bringing together schools, communities and enthusiasts from across Scotland, on Friday 23rd December Ruth Maguire MSP headed to Abbey Primary School in Kilwinning to plant the tree that she was given with the help of the pupils of the school’s Eco Committee.... Continue Reading →
RUTH WELCOMES NEW SURVEY TO HELP SHAPE SCOTLAND’S NATIONAL TRANSPORT POLICY
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire is encouraging individuals, organisations and communities in Cunninghame South to give their views in the new Transport Scotland survey that will help shape the long-term vision for the Scottish Government’s transport policies. The National Transport Strategy (NTS) review will contribute towards formulating a plan for the kind of transport we want... Continue Reading →
RUTH BACKS PLAN TO KEEP SCOTLAND IN SINGLE MARKET
Ruth Maguire MSP has backed the Scottish Government’s proposals to keep Scotland in the European Single Market and stop the “national disaster” of a hard Brexit. The paper – “Scotland’s Place in Europe” – was published today (Tuesday) and outlined the SNP’s determination for Scotland to remain in the European single market. The paper also... Continue Reading →
RUTH COMMENDS GLOBAL EXPERTISE OF SCOTLAND’S RENEWABLES INDUSTRY
On Wednesday 14th December, Holyrood held a debate focused on Scotland’s Climate Targets as the draft strategy for the next set of targets prepares for publication early next year. Scotland is well on track to meet its current target of producing 100 per cent of all electricity needs from renewables by 2020. This year, for... Continue Reading →
RUTH HIGHLIGHTS HEALTH BENEFITS OF REGULAR WALKING
MSP HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AS HOLYROOD MARKS 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF PATHS FOR ALL On 13th December 2016, MSPs marked the 20th anniversary of the Scottish charity, Paths for All, and drew attention to the multiple health benefits of regular walking. Established in 1996, Paths for All champions everyday walking as... Continue Reading →
RUTH PRAISES RISE IN TEACHER NUMBERS ACROSS NORTH AYRSHIRE
SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has applauded the rise in teacher numbers across North Ayrshire. The rise has been driven by efforts by the Scottish Government to increase teacher numbers through initiatives such as the Attainment Scotland Fund. Numbers of teachers have risen by 26 for a total of 1,385 teachers across North... Continue Reading →
CONSULTATION OPENS ON OPT-OUT ORGAN DONOR SCHEME
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire is urging constituents in Cunninghame South to give their views on organ and tissue donation in the Government’s new consultation to help inform policy. The 14-week consultation looks at various ways to increase the number of people being referred to the donation services in Scotland and the number of times when... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 