'BAIRNS NOT BOMBS' AS SCOTLAND PASSES LANDMARK LEGISLATION The SNP has said the UK government’s announcement of a massive increase in its stockpile of nuclear weapons on the same day that the Scottish Parliament voted to incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into law tells “a tale of two governments.” The Scottish Government passed... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP welcomes SNP commitment to build 100,000 homes
HOUSING STRATEGY TO DELIVER FOR NORTH AYRSHIRE & SUPPORT JOBS Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South has welcomed a commitment by the SNP to deliver 100,00 affordable homes in Scotland by 2032 – if re-elected in May. The Housing to 2040 plan will create 14,000 jobs and invest £16billion in housing infrastructure across Scotland, including in North Ayrshire. Key plans from... Continue Reading →
A new standard for housing
Ensuring equal quality of homes. Plans for a new legal requirement for all homes to meet the same standards, will be included in a major national housing strategy to be published this week. The new Housing Standard, applying to all tenures, is an important element of Housing to 2040, which will set the path for... Continue Reading →
Redress for Survivors
Parliament backs plans for survivors of historical child abuse in care in Scotland Legislation to create a scheme for survivors of historical child abuse in care in Scotland to apply for financial redress payments of up to £100,000, as well as access to apology and support, has been passed by Parliament. The Redress for Survivors... Continue Reading →
‘INHUMANE’ Home Office leaves thousands of refugee children in limbo
TORIES "FAILING MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN THE WORLD" Children seeking asylum face “inhumane” delays to find out if they can stay in the UK after a six-month target for handling applications was ditched by the Tory government at Westminster. Figures obtained by the SNP under FOI show that last year 3,500 under-18s were forced to... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP Backs Budget
MSP RUTH MAGUIRE BACKS BUDGET TO DELIVER FOR SCOTLAND & SECURE COVID RECOVERY MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has voted to pass the Scottish Government’s budget for 2021/22 – securing additional funding for our NHS, education, local government, and other vital frontline services with total investment increasing by £3.8 billion. Yet Tories and Labour voted against a budget designed to... Continue Reading →
Changes to Level 4 restrictions
Cautious acceleration of lockdown easing. More people will be able to socialise outdoors following good progress in suppressing Coronavirus (COVID-19), the First Minister has announced. Up to four adults from two households will be able to meet locally in any outdoor space, including in private gardens, for social and recreational purposes as well as exercise... Continue Reading →
International Women’s Day 2021
The theme for International Women's Day 2021 is #ChoosetoChallenge. On 4 March, Ruth Maguire MSP participated in a debate held in the Scottish Parliament, in celebration of International Women's day. Read her speech, in full below: Ruth Maguire (Cunninghame South) (SNP): "#ChooseToChallenge is the theme for this year’s international women’s day. Challenge is healthy, helpful... Continue Reading →
Scottish Parliament Election
Plans for safe campaign and poll. The safety of campaigners, election workers and the public is central to plans for the Scottish Parliament election, Parliamentary Business Minister Graeme Dey has said. In a statement to the Scottish Parliament, Mr Dey said Scottish Government guidance will be published shortly setting out what is permitted under public... Continue Reading →
Gradually easing lockdown restrictions
Updated Strategic Framework published. Scotland’s phased and careful approach to easing lockdown restrictions while continuing to suppress Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been outlined by the First Minister. The updated Strategic Framework sets out the six tools the Scottish Government will use to restore, on a phased basis, greater normality to our everyday lives. The immediate priority... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 