Ruth Maguire MSP contributing to Alisdair Allan’s Members Business Debate on Great Bernera Community Land Buyout, noted her support for the motion which recognises the work of the Great Bernera Community Development Trust towards a crofting community buyout and the development of its island. Presently citizens of Great Bernera are facing a challenging situation with the loss of the school and care home,... Continue Reading →
MSP hails local Men’s Sheds as vital
Ruth Maguire MSP joined colleague SNP MSP Christine Grahame in a Member’s Debate titled Men Don’t Talk. The debate recognised the work of Clare Prenton, who wrote the one-act play Men Don’t Talk, based on the experiences of those involved with, her hometown of Peebles, Men’s Shed, exploring the myth that men do not talk. Based in a fictional Men's Shed setting, the play discusses issues... Continue Reading →
MSP raises concern over Stagecoach plans to axe local service
In a letter to Stagecoach Managing Director for the West of Scotland, Ruth Maguire MSP has raised her concerns about plans to axe North Ayrshire key bus routes the X34 and X36 Ardrossan - Glasgow and has called for Stagecoach to reconsider its decision. Ruth has requested a meeting with Stagecoach to discuss.
Education reform centred on children and young people
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government's approach to education reform, with children, young people, families and teachers being invited to join a National Discussion on education. In an update to Parliament on reform plans, Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville appealed for fresh, innovative ideas to help to deliver change and drive improvement. Ms Somerville... Continue Reading →
Scotland can be happier, healthier and wealthier with independence
SCOTLAND HELD BACK BY WESTMINSTER CONTROL AS FIRST GOVERNMENT PAPER PUBLISHED Local MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed the publication of the first in a series of documents from the Scottish Government, which shows how Scotland in the UK compares to other similar-sized independent European nations on key comparators. The paper outlines how other comparable nations are wealthier,... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 6-10 June
Ruth Maguire MSP activities in the Scottish Parliament and Cunninghame South Constituency, 6-10 June 2022. This week Ruth was delighted to be back hosting in person constituency surgeries in Stevenston Library and Castlepark Community Centre. Ruth called on Stagecoach to reconsider plans to axe local bus services Attended: Edinburgh University - Seminar on Sex, Gender... Continue Reading →
SNP announce record social security spending for North Ayrshire
HOUSEHOLDS IN NORTH AYRSHIRE TO BE SUPPORTED BY £23 BILLION As communities across recover from the pandemic and face a Tory made cost of living crisis the SNP Government’s spending review outlined record social security spending to help households facing increasing pressures. The Scottish Government allocated around £23 billion for social security over the course of the parliament.... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 23-27 May
Ruth Maguire MSP’s activities in the Scottish Parliament and Cunninghame South Constituency 23-27 May 2022. National Walking Month Eglinton Country Park In preparation for the week ahead, Ruth enjoyed a refreshing march around Eglinton Country Park. Eglinton Country Park May 2022 #nationalwalkingmonth Attended: Education Children and Young People Committee - Early Learning and Childcare Implementation... Continue Reading →
Analysis of risk to female refugees fleeing Ukraine, Portfolio Question
During Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Portfolio Question Time in the Scottish Parliament today, Ruth Maguire MSP asked the Scottish Government what analysis it has carried out of the specific risk to female refugees who are fleeing Ukraine to resettle in Scotland. Response provided by Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development and... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP welcomes progress on UNCRC
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed plans to progress Scotland’s ground-breaking children’s rights legislation, announced by Deputy First Minister John Swinney today. The UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill was backed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament in March 2021, but could not be implemented because of a legal challenge brought by the UK Government. In October, the Supreme... Continue Reading →
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