CRIME DROPPED ACROSS SCOTLAND BY 43% UNDER SNP Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the release of the latest crime statistics which show Scotland’s recorded crime levels are at their lowest since 1974. Figures show for the year ending June 2022, recorded crime fell by 5% compared to the same period last year and has fallen by... Continue Reading →
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Families in North Ayrshire receive £2,745,460 in support from SNP Government
4535 CHILDREN IN NORTH AYRSHIRE HAVE BENEFITTED FROM SCOTTISH CHILD PAYMENT 4535 children have been supported by the Scottish Child Payment since its introduction, according to figures released by the Scottish Government - with £2,745,460 having been paid to families. The Scottish Child Payment of £20 per week per eligible child under 6 has been hailed 'an absolute game changer in... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP welcomes introduction of Adult Disability Payment
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the introduction of the SNP Scottish Government’s newest social security benefit, the Adult Disability Payment (ADP). The payment will be rolled out nationwide after a successful pilot in 13 local authorities across Scotland. New applications for the benefit are open. ADP will replace the UK government’s Personal Independence Payments (PIP). People... Continue Reading →
Casework Assistant for Ruth Maguire MSP
About The Role Ruth Maguire MSP is looking for a Casework Assistant to join her team Salary: £24,185 - £29,692 depending on skills and experience Hours: 35hours Location: Irvine Flexible working is available, this role can be part or full time and home and/or office based. Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP)... Continue Reading →
August 2022 Bulletin
The Scottish Parliament summer recess in Cunninghame South Constituency, has been productive for Ruth. Through August Ruth has held scheduled constituency surgeries in Stevenston, Kilwinning and Irvine, meeting constituents to hear their concerns, providing general advice and helping with any matters that she can raise on their behalf. Ruth has also held on location Street... Continue Reading →
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire Demands Action from UK Government over spiralling energy costs
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has demanded urgent action from the UK government to financially support people with spiralling energy costs. The Cunninghame South MSP has called on the UK government to: · Scrap the upcoming increase to the energy price cap · Double the energy grant to £800 and ensure all payments are made by the beginning of October · Introduce an... Continue Reading →
July 2022 Bulletin
Making the most of the Scottish Parliament summer recess, Ruth Maguire MSP has taken the opportunity to get out and about in Cunninghame South Constituency, using the extra time to visit a selection of the many great attractions the area has to offer. Ruth has enjoyed speaking with local groups, businesses, and organisations and is... Continue Reading →
Prostitution – the buyers and sellers
Festival of Politics Thursday 11th August Time: 12:30pm to 2pm This panel discussion and part-dramatised reading brings into a public forum the words of those who sell and buy sexual services. Ruth Maguire MSP Co-Convener of the Scottish Parliaments Cross Party Group on Commercial Exploitation will chair the panel of front-line service providers and a... Continue Reading →
New Indy paper highlights democratic case for independence
MSP RUTH MAGUIRE SAYS WESTMINSTER POLITICIANS CAN’T DENY THE CHOICE OF PEOPLE IN CUNNINGHAME SOUTH SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has warned Westminster politicians that they cannot deny the choice of the people of Cunninghame South by ignoring democracy, as the second in the series of papers on independence is published by the Scottish Government.The latest... Continue Reading →
Weekly bulletin 27th June – 1st July
Attended: Ministerial Statement: Independence Referendum Education Children and Young People Committee Meeting Scottish Parliament Contributions: Scottish Elections (Secret Ballot) Child Poverty Votes: Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill The Scottish Parliament is now in recess until the 5th September. Ruth is looking forward to having more... Continue Reading →
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