VAT BURN CAMPAIGN AIMS TO MAKE SUNSCREEN AFFORDABLE AND REDUCE INSTANCES OF SKIN CANCER Local MSP, Ruth Maguire, has called on the UK government to remove VAT from sunscreen products of SPF 30 and above to tackle the rising number of skin cancer cases. This comes following a debate in Holyrood sponsored by Jackie Dunbar... Continue Reading →

Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed new funding from the Scottish Government to support the provision of after school and holiday clubs for Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities in North Ayrshire. North Ayrshire Council will be able to apply for a share of £4.5 million to help support families in Cunninghame South through the Tory cost of living crisis... Continue Reading →

April has been another busy month for Cunninghame South MSP, Ruth Maguire even with parliamentary recess on from the 1st to the 18th of April. In the community Irvine Tennis Club Visit During the first week of Parliamentary Recess, Ruth had the opportunity to meet with Trustee and Chair of Irvine Tennis Community courts, Chris... Continue Reading →

SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN NORTH AYRSHIRE THROUGH THE COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed new details of a major expansion of this year’s Fuel Insecurity Fund which will further support families in North Ayrshire with their energy bills. With the fund tripling to £30 million this year, households in North Ayrshire will also benefit... Continue Reading →

This year, Cunninghame South MSP, Ruth Maguire and her Team are taking part in the Kiltwalk Glasgow completing the 23-mile ‘Mighty Stride’ to raise money for Ayrshire charity, Break the Silence. Break the Silence were founded in 2004 and provide individualised, professional support for survivors of sexual trauma in North and East Ayrshire. Their life-changing... Continue Reading →

RUTH MAGUIRE SNP MSP WELCOMES NEWS SCOTLAND SPENDING THE MOST ON ITS PUPILS Ruth Maguire SNP MSP for Cunninghame South has welcomed new research that shows Scotland is spending £1,300 more per pupil than anywhere else in the UK. The research, from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, reports that spending per pupil in Scotland was already 6% higher than... Continue Reading →

SLASHING TRAIN FARES FOR PASSENGERS IN NORTH AYRSHIRE Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed news that peak-time rail fares will be scrapped on ScotRail services for six months from October. On Tuesday, First Minister Humza Yousaf announced the timescale for the pilot programme as he set out the priorities for his Government in Parliament. For train... Continue Reading →

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT TAKES ACTION ON HOUSING SHORTAGE IN NORTH AYRSHIRE Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed plans announced by First Minister Humza Yousaf to allow councils to double the council tax paid on empty and second homes, in a radical move to address the challenges around housing in Scotland. There are currently 2,424 empty and second... Continue Reading →

SNP MSP PRAISING WORK TO IMPROVE CHILDREN’S RIGHTS Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed Scottish Government reform plans to increase opportunities for outdoor play in North Ayrshire. This month the SNP Scottish Government announced £50m investment in play parks and facilities.  New changes to planning rules also means councils will need to think more about providing... Continue Reading →

Thursday 30 March, Ruth Maguire MSP, attended a drop in session hosted by Christine Grahame MSP, in association with The Kennel Club and Scottish SPCA, to explore the negative impact of electric shock collars on dog welfare and urge action on the issue.  Held at Holyrood Parliament Building, the drop-in session allowed MSPs to learn... Continue Reading →