MSP welcomes investment in families and supports calls for UK government to reverse damaging welfare reforms. Record investment of almost £8.5 billion was committed to support low income households between 2018-22, with almost £3.3 billion benefitting children. The fourth annual progress report on child poverty, published 29 June, shows that all of the actions committed as... Continue Reading →
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Weekly Bulletin 20-24 June
Ruth Maguire MSP contributions in the Scottish Parliament 20-24 June 2022. Attended: Education, Children and Young People's Committee Scottish Parliament Contributions: Brexit (Impact on Economy) https://youtu.be/DkpCt08zgII Resource Spending Review (Children and Young People’s Rights) https://youtu.be/AzUUz54Veyg Retained European Union Law https://youtu.be/INAzjrftwvA Deaths in Custody https://youtu.be/3ICyy84vw4I Cost of Living Support https://youtu.be/bpBAhSTyGoA World Refugee Day https://youtu.be/-U-NLJTHdmo Votes: Non-Domestic... Continue Reading →
Cost of Living Support
UK Government must act The cost of living crisis brings bad news for almost everyone, however, it is the people who are on low to middle incomes for whom it potentially poses an unmanageable challenge. Whilst higher earners might be able to absorb higher costs, years of austerity and low income growth under Tory Governments have... Continue Reading →
Westminster mismanagement holding back Scotland’s economic potential
Ruth Maguire MSP raised concern that Brexit continues to harm Scotland’s economy – a persistent reminder of the ongoing cost which Scotland is paying for Westminster mismanagement. Reflecting on the Scottish Government's publication which showed analysis that the status quo is not allowing Scotland to fulfil our potential and that the UK economic model and Westminster... Continue Reading →
World Refugee Day
MSP marks World Refugee Day by welcoming and recognising the contribution of refugees to Scotland's communities Joining colleagues in the Scottish Parliament chamber Ruth Maguire MSP used the opportunity of World Refugee Day to welcome people who have sought refuge in Scotland from war and persecution, including refugees and people seeking asylum. Recognising the contribution... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 13-17 June
Ruth Maguire MSP activities in the Scottish Parliament and Cunninghame South Constituency, 13-17 June 2022. This week Ruth was again pleased to be back out in the constituency hosting in person surgeries. Constituency Surgeries: Kilwinning Library - Friday 17 June Dreghorn Library - Friday 17 June Attended: Scotland's Mental Health Partnership Scottish Parliament Evening Event 60th... Continue Reading →
Importance of Great Bernera Community Land Buyout – Who owns our land and assets?
Ruth Maguire MSP contributing to Alisdair Allan’s Members Business Debate on Great Bernera Community Land Buyout, noted her support for the motion which recognises the work of the Great Bernera Community Development Trust towards a crofting community buyout and the development of its island. Presently citizens of Great Bernera are facing a challenging situation with the loss of the school and care home,... Continue Reading →
MSP hails local Men’s Sheds as vital
Ruth Maguire MSP joined colleague SNP MSP Christine Grahame in a Member’s Debate titled Men Don’t Talk. The debate recognised the work of Clare Prenton, who wrote the one-act play Men Don’t Talk, based on the experiences of those involved with, her hometown of Peebles, Men’s Shed, exploring the myth that men do not talk. Based in a fictional Men's Shed setting, the play discusses issues... Continue Reading →
MSP raises concern over Stagecoach plans to axe local service
In a letter to Stagecoach Managing Director for the West of Scotland, Ruth Maguire MSP has raised her concerns about plans to axe North Ayrshire key bus routes the X34 and X36 Ardrossan - Glasgow and has called for Stagecoach to reconsider its decision. Ruth has requested a meeting with Stagecoach to discuss.
Education reform centred on children and young people
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government's approach to education reform, with children, young people, families and teachers being invited to join a National Discussion on education. In an update to Parliament on reform plans, Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville appealed for fresh, innovative ideas to help to deliver change and drive improvement. Ms Somerville... Continue Reading →
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