SNP MSP Ruth Maguire, has today welcomed the news that 15,812 children and young people in North Ayrshire are benefiting from free bus travel since the introduction of the SNP Government's scheme for under 22's. In figures released yesterday, the Scottish Government revealed that - as of 12 September 2022 - a total of 483,931 children... Continue Reading →
Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022
Following the sad news of the death of Her Majesty the Queen, my office will be observing the period of mourning and condolence led by the Scottish Parliament. Signing the book of condolence on behalf of Cunninghame South Constituents, Scottish Parliament As a mark of respect, I have cancelled constituency business over the coming days... Continue Reading →
Communications Officer for Ruth Maguire MSP
About The Role Ruth Maguire MSP is looking for a Communications Officer to join her team Hours: 35 hours Location: Irvine, Edinburgh or Home working Salary: £30,115 - £33,518 depending on skills and experience Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) MSPs are employers in their own right. Under their employment, you will become part of a team... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP welcomes cost of living measures in Programme for Government
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed a number of measures announced in the Scottish Government Programme for Government to tackle the cost of living crisis and support households in Cunninghame South. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon outlined measures such as freezing Scotrail fares, a rent freeze and increasing the Scottish Child Payment to £25 per week per... Continue Reading →
MSP welcomes SNP support for NHS Ayrshire and Arran
NHS KEY PRIORITY FOR SNP GOVERNMENT SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed the Scottish Government’s prioritisation of NHS Ayrshire and Arran for people across Cunninghame South. Announcing the SNP Government’s Programme for Government for 2022/23, the First Minister outlined that the next year will see the creation in law of the National Care Service which... Continue Reading →
Empty properties a blight on neighbourhoods could be homes for families
Ruth Maguire MSP has asked the Scottish Government to consider a proposal for compulsory rental orders to help provide much need homes for children and families. During Portfolio Question time in the Scottish Parliament today, Ruth Maguire MSP asked: "Empty properties left disrepair are a blight on neighbourhoods and could be providing much need homes for... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP welcomes lowest crime rate in Scotland since 1974
CRIME DROPPED ACROSS SCOTLAND BY 43% UNDER SNP Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the release of the latest crime statistics which show Scotland’s recorded crime levels are at their lowest since 1974. Figures show for the year ending June 2022, recorded crime fell by 5% compared to the same period last year and has fallen by... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP welcomes introduction of Adult Disability Payment
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the introduction of the SNP Scottish Government’s newest social security benefit, the Adult Disability Payment (ADP). The payment will be rolled out nationwide after a successful pilot in 13 local authorities across Scotland. New applications for the benefit are open. ADP will replace the UK government’s Personal Independence Payments (PIP). People... Continue Reading →
Casework Assistant for Ruth Maguire MSP
About The Role Ruth Maguire MSP is looking for a Casework Assistant to join her team Salary: £24,185 - £29,692 depending on skills and experience Hours: 35hours Location: Irvine Flexible working is available, this role can be part or full time and home and/or office based. Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP)... Continue Reading →
August 2022 Bulletin
The Scottish Parliament summer recess in Cunninghame South Constituency, has been productive for Ruth. Through August Ruth has held scheduled constituency surgeries in Stevenston, Kilwinning and Irvine, meeting constituents to hear their concerns, providing general advice and helping with any matters that she can raise on their behalf. Ruth has also held on location Street... Continue Reading →
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