Indicative dates for further relaxations to lockdown measures, including the restarting of the hospitality industry, have been announced by the First Minister. Setting out the dates for the remainder of Phase 2 and the early part of Phase 3, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon stressed that while sustained progress has been made to suppress Covid-19, these... Continue Reading →
Protected Status for Mountain Hares Granted
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the decision by the Scottish Parliament to give protected status to mountain hares. The change in legislation was confirmed as The Scottish Parliament passed the Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill. The new Bill will now require control of mountain hare numbers to be done under license... Continue Reading →
Civil Partnership Bill Offers Equality of Opportunity for Couples
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the passing of legislation that will allow mixed-sex couples to enter a civil partnership in Scotland for the first time. The Scottish Parliament unanimously passed the Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill which now allows all couples to have the same choice when deciding to legally recognise their relationship. During the legislative... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP Welcomes Return to Full-Time Schooling
Commenting on today’s announcement from the Scottish Government that schools will return full-time in August, without distancing, if Scotland continues to make progress on suppressing the coronavirus – Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South said: “Thanks to the united effort of people here in North Ayrshire and across Scotland, who have stuck to government advice... Continue Reading →
No Family Should Miss Out On Virtual Prison Visits
Ruth Maguire MSP has urged the Scottish Government to ensure that families do not miss out on virtual prison visits due to a lack of access to technology. The SNP MSP stressed the importance of maintaining contact with family and friends during lockdown through virtual prison visits in response to a statement on the Justice... Continue Reading →
Tory-Trump Trade Deal Threatens North Ayrshire’s Food Industry
Ruth Maguire MSP, has renewed calls for the Tory government to remove the threat of lower food standards in any future trade deal – after a poll found that 83% of Scots are against US-style hormone-fed chicken entering the UK market. The latest polling from YouGov has also revealed that 80% of Scots consumers... Continue Reading →
SNP Announces Support for Students in North Ayrshire
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed the Scottish Government's announcement of extra financial help for students facing financial hardship over the summer months. The Scottish Government has brought forward early access to £11.4 million of discretionary funds - which will be administered by colleges and universities - to support higher education students. Students are, due... Continue Reading →
Progress Against Covid-19 Continues with Gradual Introduction of Phase 2
Ruth Maguire MSP has thanked local residents for their patience as Scotland will begin to ease into Phase 2 of its exit from lockdown from tomorrow the First Minister has announced. As of today, people who have been shielding from the virus since lockdown was introduced will now be able to leave their homes for... Continue Reading →
Help To Buy Scheme Extension Welcome News to House Builders and Buyers
Ruth Maguire MSP today welcomed the news that more than 2,000 households will be able to buy a new build home as the Help to Buy (Scotland) Scheme has been extended until March 2022. The decision to extend the scheme has been taken to provide long term support to house builders as they recover from... Continue Reading →
Vital Extension of Free School Meals Over Summer Announced
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement today that children eligible for free school meals will continue to be supported over the summer. The Scottish Government have announced additional funding of £27.6 million to ensure councils are able to continue the provision of free school meals during the summer holidays and other food... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 