Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed guidance from the Scottish Government which will allow barbers and hairdressers to reopen today (15 July). As part of Phase 3 of the Scotland’s exit from lockdown, guidance has been published to ensure that salons are able to safely reopen to customers. The guidance also covers services such as beauty... Continue Reading →
Brexit Used as Cover for Power Grab on Holyrood
Ruth Maguire MSP has repeated calls from the Scottish Government for Westminster to scrap a proposed law which has been described as an effort to undermine devolution. Constitution Secretary, Michael Russell wrote to the Cabinet Office minister, Michael Gove, to urge the UK Government to shelf the proposed enshrinement of the “UK internal market”. Concerns... Continue Reading →
National Debt Plan Must Be Introduced by UK Government
Ruth Maguire MSP has echoed a the Scottish Government’s call for Westminster to introduce vital new measures to support Scotland’s response to the current economic crisis brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. Following a formal request to the UK Treasury requesting temporary additional financial powers for Holyrood to tackle the crisis in Scotland, Finance Secretary... Continue Reading →
Scottish Government Announce Gradual Move to Phase 3 of Lockdown Exit
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the announcement from the First Minister that the Scottish Government will begin to ease into Phase 3 of its exit from lockdown. The announcement came with additional dates for further relaxations to lockdown restrictions. Starting from Friday 10 July, four households can now meet outdoors in groups of up to... Continue Reading →
Views Sought from North Ayrshire Residents on Video Health Consultations
Ruth Maguire MSP has encouraged North Ayrshire residents to give their opinions on video consultations for health and social care. NHS Ayrshire and Arran are seeking feedback on Near Me, a video consultation system used to remotely offer clinical advice. This method of consultation in Scotland has rapidly escalated since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Prior... Continue Reading →
50% of North Ayrshire Workers Ineligible Under Tory Immigration Plans
The UK's proposed new immigration system could halve the number of people coming to Scotland, risking labour shortages in key sectors, an independent expert group has warned. New research shows that 50% of migrants who want to work in North Ayrshire would be ineligible to come to the UK under Westminster proposals - shutting the... Continue Reading →
National Scheme to Tackle Fuel Poverty Restarts
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the resumption of Warmer Homes Scotland, the national scheme to help reduce people’s fuel bills by making their homes more energy efficient. The Scottish Government has announced that the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme would restart, bringing 300 staff out of furlough to continue installing energy efficiency measures in people’s homes.... Continue Reading →
Changes to Shielding Advice for Children and Young People
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed new evidence which indicates that a large percentage of children and young people may no longer need to shield. A review by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health regarding Covid-19 states that the majority of children with conditions including asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, and kidney disease do not need... Continue Reading →
Face Coverings Mandatory in Shops from July 10 as Final Phase 2 Measures Announced
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that the use of face coverings will become mandatory in shops from July 9 as further lockdown restrictions are eased. The change in guidance is to coincide with the expected date that Scotland will move into Phase 3 of its exit from lockdown. Exemptions for young children and people... Continue Reading →
Support Offered for Businesses as Outdoor Hospitality Resumes
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed flexibility offered by the Scottish Government to allow cafes, restaurants and bars to resume service in an outdoor setting. Adjustments are being made as businesses in outdoor hospitality in Scotland are able to resume trading from today in line with the Scottish Government’s route map out of lockdown. In order... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 