A local Food Train charity worker, Marri Welsh, has been nominated as Cunninghame South’s Local Hero by Ruth Maguire MSP. Last month, all 129 MSPs were invited to nominate a constituent who makes a positive difference to the lives of others – often with little recognition – as their Local Hero. Food Train is a... Continue Reading →

Speaking in the government debate on ‘Gender in the Workplace’ held at Holyrood this afternoon, local MSP Ruth Maguire focused on the issue of occupational segregation caused by gender stereotypes and structural bias. Local MSP Ruth Maguire speaking in the government debate on 'Gender in the Workplace' (Credit: BBC)Whilst acknowledging that women are disproportionately affected,... Continue Reading →

NORTH AYRSHIRE’S DECISION TO REMAIN MUST BE RESPECTED  SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has joined with colleagues from across the Scottish Parliament in uniting behind the First Minister’s efforts to keep Scotland in the European Union – voting to give the Scottish Government a mandate to commence discussions with EU institutions and member states. At Decision Time... Continue Reading →

SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has told EU nationals in Cunninghame South that “you remain welcome here” after Scotland voted overwhelmingly to stay in the European Union.   North Ayrshire voted to Remain in the EU by 56.9% – alongside every other local authority area in Scotland.   First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has made clear that... Continue Reading →

This Thursday, 23rd June, I will be voting for Scotland to Remain in the European Union and I urge you to do the same. It will probably come as no surprise that as an SNP MSP what I want to see is an independent Scotland within the EU.  Independence in Europe makes sense to me, and... Continue Reading →

SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has urged community groups in Cunninghame South to apply for a new £2 million fund to help local communities have a greater say in decision-making. The Scottish Government’s Community Choices Fund will allow community groups to organise participatory budgeting events. These events give communities the opportunity to make decisions on how... Continue Reading →

Yesterday (Wednesday 30th March) my motion welcoming the Time For Inclusive Education (TIE) campaign was passed at full council with thoughtful, supportive contributions from across the council chamber.In terms of LGBT+ equality Scotland is considered one of the most progressive countries in Europe.Although from a legislative level this is true I think we would all... Continue Reading →

Councillor Ruth Maguire has signed up to Multiple Sclerosis Society Scotland’s campaign to be an ‘MS: Voice for Change’. The Society is asking all candidates in the forthcoming Holyrood elections to support their constituents who live with the daily reality of MS by pledging their support to three key asks:1.       Care, support and treatment for people... Continue Reading →

"We're lucky to live somewhere with an abundance of beautiful natural spaces, spending time there is important for our physical and emotional well-being. I will be happy to work with local and national groups to enhance and protect wildlife and natural spaces for our benefit and that of future generations."https://www.voteforbob.co.uk/Protecting, preserving and promoting Scotland’s world-renowned... Continue Reading →

"We're lucky to live somewhere with an abundance of beautiful natural spaces, spending time there is important for our physical and emotional well-being. I will be happy to work with local and national groups to enhance and protect wildlife and natural spaces for our benefit and that of future generations."https://www.voteforbob.co.uk/Protecting, preserving and promoting Scotland’s world-renowned... Continue Reading →