Don’t Attack Iran - pledge Background Stop the War is concerned at reports that plans are being drawn up for an attack on Iran. The case being made for war on Iran is based on a series of speculations about 'undisclosed nuclear-related activities' reminiscent of the disproven 'intelligence' about weapons of mass destruction used to justify the... Continue Reading →

Newly Elected SNP Councillors with Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Saltcoats on Sunday 6th May.Back Row: Ruth Maguire, Alan Hill, John Bruce, John Ferguson, Tony Gurney, Catherine McMillanFront Row: Willie Gibson, Alex Maclean, Mathew Brown, Anthea Dickson, Marie Burns, Joan Sturgeon

Happy to pledge the following, for further information on the NDCS and their work visit http://www.ndcs.org.uk If I am elected to serve on the local council I pledge to take action to:1. Ensure deaf children in my ward get the same opportunities as other children.2. Support NDCS’s campaign to make Scotland’s schools sound good.3. Improve and... Continue Reading →

Happy to add my name to UAF Scotland unity statement on proposed SDL march.  Ruth MaguireUnity Statement We the undersigned strongly oppose the planned city centre march in Edinburgh on 26 May 2012 by the racist groups of Scottish Defence League (SDL) and the English North West and North East Infidels.The SDL claim to oppose only... Continue Reading →

Watching the millionaire cabinet as the Tory/Liberal Democrat budget was announced yesterday I have to admit feeling a bit sick.To offer a tax break to the top rate earners in the country at a time when £10bn is being slashed from the welfare budget should leave no one in any doubt about the priorities of... Continue Reading →

I am happy to add my support to The Scottish Sports Alliances 3 goals.  Getting children into sport early provides them positive role models and establish's healthy behaviors, build confidence and belonging.  For the wider community sport socially connects individuals and groups. In terms of physical and mental health it can bring measurable differences in a relatively short space... Continue Reading →

Bob Doris MSPThere has been a lot of discussion in the media this week about the UK governments "Workfare" scheme.  A number of high profile participants have pulled out in the face of public criticism and boycott threats. The SNP back Inclusion Scotland in condemning the UK Government’s proposed Workfare Scheme for disabled people as... Continue Reading →

Monday nights constituency meeting in Ardrossan was an inspiring affair.Our guest speaker was Cllr Ronnie McColl leader of West Dumbartonshire Council talk who had kindly agreed to come and talk to our North Ayrshire SNP candidates about increasing participation and transparency in the council along with their approach to Youth Employment.Cllr Ronnie McCollWhen elected in... Continue Reading →

The Scottish ParliamentI was interested to read that Deputy Prime Minister’s PPS Jo Swinson MP is set to host a meeting of the Votes at 16 Campaign Coalition in Westminster.  For me it's only right to extend the franchise for all elections to include young people.  It seems ridiculous that 16 and 17 year olds can work... Continue Reading →

Great news today that The Electoral Reform Society have spoken out for the principle that no strings should be attached by the UK Government to Scotland's referendum.The ERS, which describes itself as “an independent campaigning organisation to champion the rights of voters and improve UK democracy”, says it examined legislation, took on board opinions and... Continue Reading →