Ruth Maguire MSP has praised the decision made by the Scottish Government to provide funding for key organisations dedicated to supporting the safety of women and children at risk of violence during the COVID-19 outbreak. Grants from the Scottish Government’s £350 million Communities Fund have been made to Scottish Women’s Aid and Rape Crisis Scotland... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Seeks Assurances for Rights of Children and Vulnerable Adults in Emergency Bill
Ruth Maguire MSP today urged the Scottish Government to provide assurances that safeguards would be assured for the rights of children and vulnerable adults in emergency legislation put in place to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. The Scottish Parliament met this morning to debate Stage 1 of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill, an emergency, temporary piece of... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP Urges People to ‘Stay Local’ When Exercising
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has urged constituents to 'stay local' when exercising and walking dogs, and avoid any unnecessary travel that could help spread coronavirus. Official advice from the Scottish and UK governments warns that people should not be driving somewhere with the intent of doing exercise or walking their dog – with new powers... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Welcomes Measures To Protect Renters from Eviction
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed the Scottish Government announcement that private and social tenants in North Ayrshire are to be given increased protection from eviction during the coronavirus pandemic. Emergency legislation will increase the minimum notice period for private and social tenants to up to six months depending on the grounds used, helping to... Continue Reading →
Open Letter to Local Businesses (COVID-19)
Dear Local Business Owners, As you will be aware, Coronavirus is the biggest challenge we have faced in our lifetimes and the measures we take to deal with it must reflect its magnitude. Effectively, Scotland is in lockdown and individuals and businesses alike must play their part in doing what simply must be done to... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Backs Legislative Consent for UK Coronavirus Bill
Ruth Maguire MSP this week backed the Scottish Parliament’s decision to give legislative consent to measures contained in UK emergency legislation that will help strengthen Scotland’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19). The UK Coronavirus Bill, which was introduced to the House of Commons on 19 March, includes new reserved and devolved laws that will help to... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP Backs Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal
Ruth Maguire MSP lent her support to Marie Curie’s big fundraising appeal month, the Great Daffodil Appeal, speaking at a debate in Scottish Parliament. Marie Curie supported over 7,500 people in Scotland last year through their hospices, nursing care and support services. In West Scotland last year, Marie Curie Nurses made over 6,800 visits... Continue Reading →
Statement: Constituency Office (COVID-19)
To slow the spread of COVID-19 the general public are being asked to stay at home as much as possible and avoid unnecessary social contact. In order to protect my staff and members of the public I have made the decision to close my constituency office to the public for the time being to support... Continue Reading →
Week in Review: 2nd – 6th March
During a debate on celebrating International Women’s Day, Ruth reflected on the progress made towards achieving equality while outlining the work that needs to be done to ensure that women’s rights are upheld, promoted and defended vigorously. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn9gTjTRB_w Ruth was a panellist on BBC Scotland’s Debate Night broadcast in Ayr. Questions from the audience ranged... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP Backs Budget to Deliver for Scotland
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has voted to pass the Scottish Government’s budget for 2020/21– securing a cash boost for NHS Ayrshire and Arran, investment in vital public services in North Ayrshire, and a more progressive tax system. The amended budget delivers on key issues raised by all parties in the parliament – and will see... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 