A bit late to the party after the Provosts Civic pride awards we arrived in time to join family forsome good speeches and great music at Glasgow's Unite against racism and fascism rally.  Marking UN Anti Racism Day the message was clear.No to scapegoating immigrantsNo to IslamaphobiaYES to Diversity!

Last Saturday Women for Independence launched a new video to mark International Women’s Day on March 8th.  Designed to appeal to the thousands of women in Scotland who are still unsure how they’ll cast their vote in September or are unregistered, the short film features contributions from 20 women, young and old, from all over Scotland.... Continue Reading →

With founding members Sian & JoshOn Saturday I was honoured to attend OpeNAyrshire's first birthday party.  OpeNAyrshire are North Ayrshire's first LGBT youth group.  Set up last year with support from North Ayrshire Council Youth Workers they meet weekly and provide a safe, friendly supportive, fun space for LGBT young people and their supporters.The event... Continue Reading →

SNP Group in North Ayrshire Council is set to to continue its policy of 'No Bedroom Tax Evictions' for a further year.Speaking on behalf of the Group, finance and housing spokesperson Cllr Ruth Maguire commented:"North Ayrshire’s SNP councillors are determined to do all we can to protect tenants affected by this cruel and unfair Westminster tax.  The Bedroom Tax... Continue Reading →

SNP Group in North Ayrshire Council is set to to continue its policy of 'No Bedroom Tax Evictions' for a further year.Speaking on behalf of the Group, finance and housing spokesperson Cllr Ruth Maguire commented:"North Ayrshire’s SNP councillors are determined to do all we can to protect tenants affected by this cruel and unfair Westminster tax.  The Bedroom Tax... Continue Reading →

It was wonderful to hear confirmation yesterday that all forms of care will be extended to the age of 21 with further support up to 26.  Well done to all who worked on the Children and Young Peoples bill, in particular the young care leavers who shared their experience.   The Scottish government announcement means hundreds... Continue Reading →

Yesterday, the Scottish Government published its guide to what an independent Scotland will look like. The document, Scotland’s Future, is the most detailed blueprint for our country ever produced.Both sides now agree that Scotland can be a successful independent nation. Our public finances are healthier than the UK’s and by creating our own economic policies,... Continue Reading →

Speech in full from today's conference.It’s a privilege to be asked to speak at the Woman’s Aid Conference, particularly during White Ribbon 16 days of action and especially here in my own ward of Irvine.  Here in North Ayrshire, all of the agencies involved in tackling violence against women have been working in partnership since... Continue Reading →

Speech in full from today's conference.It’s a privilege to be asked to speak at the Woman’s Aid Conference, particularly during White Ribbon 16 days of action and especially here in my own ward of Irvine.  Here in North Ayrshire, all of the agencies involved in tackling violence against women have been working in partnership since... Continue Reading →