Ruth Maguire MSP has backed an announcement from the Scottish Government that local councils will be given new powers to licence and limit the number of short-term lets, such as AirBNB. The number of short-term lets in Scotland has risen dramatically in recent years – but evidence shows that in many tourist hotspots locals... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Shows Support for Brain Injury Survivors
Brain injury charity Headway welcomed Ruth Maguire MSP during an exhibition in the Scottish Parliament on 4th December to discuss the need for local support for those affected by the devastating consequences of brain injury. Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, said: “I was delighted to meet with representatives from Headway and learn more about... Continue Reading →
FGM (Protection and Guidance) (Scotland) Bill Update
18th December marked the 40th anniversary of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. On this day, the Scottish Parliament also unanimously voted to agree the general principles of the Female Genital Mutilation (Protection and Guidance) (Scotland) Bill which now moves onto the second stage of the legislative process. This... Continue Reading →
SURVIVING CHRISTMAS – SAFETY TIPS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON
Christmas is meant to be full of joy and celebration. But it can also be a time when there’s an increased risk of an electrical fire – from dodgy Christmas lights in the sitting room, to unattended cooking in the kitchen. And with electricity causing three quarters of fires in Scottish homes – with most... Continue Reading →
International Migrants Day 2019
Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South today joined in with voices across the world espousing the positive contribution to communities of migrants on International Migrants Day. The 2019 theme for International Migrants Day is social cohesion, recognising the cultural enrichment that migrants bring to their community in addition to the generosity and warmth of those... Continue Reading →
GSK Star Apprentices Commended at Annual Awards
Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South was in attendance to present GSK’s annual Apprentice of the Year Award. The global healthcare company’s site based in Irvine, employs 16 apprentices across four disciplines, including manufacturing and engineering. Cameron Malcolm, a manufacturing apprentice was awarded first prize, with GSK noting that he ‘always strives to achieve his... Continue Reading →
Reaffirming Scotland’s Support for Human Rights Defenders
Monday 9th December marked International Day of Human Rights Defenders and 2019 marks 21 years since the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders. People who defend human rights across the globe often do so at incredible risk to themselves and their families. Challenging brutality, oppression and injustice... Continue Reading →
RUTH MAGUIRE BACKS SMALL BUSINESS ALTERNATIVE TO BLACK FRIDAY
With Christmas shoppers looking to get their hands on a bargain over Black Friday and Cyber Monday at the end of November, a local MSP took part in a small business alternative which places focus on community owned businesses. Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South, was among many people taking part in Small Business Saturday... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Gives Backing to Children's Respite Charity
Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, has thrown support behind a local charity which aims to provide vital respite breaks to children with terminal and life altering illnesses. The Whiteleys Retreat, is based in a converted farm in Alloway and was opened in September 2018 thanks to the efforts of supporters and volunteers throughout Ayrshire.... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Gives Backing to Children’s Respite Charity
Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, has thrown support behind a local charity which aims to provide vital respite breaks to children with terminal and life altering illnesses. The Whiteleys Retreat, is based in a converted farm in Alloway and was opened in September 2018 thanks to the efforts of supporters and volunteers throughout Ayrshire.... Continue Reading →
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