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Distance Aware Scheme
Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South, has asked the Scottish Government how a new voluntary scheme Distance Aware, will help constituents, who may be feeling vulnerable, as protective measures, introduced before Christmas, are lifted. Under the new scheme free badges and lanyards will be available to people who wish to show others they would welcome additional space and extra care while out in public. The Scottish... Continue Reading →
NPT Review Conference and Anniversary of TPNW Entry into Force
Ruth Maguire MSP's contribution to Bill Kidd's Private Members' debate, held in the Scottish Parliament, on Thursday 20 January, on the NPT Review Conference and Anniversary of the TPNW Entry into Force. https://youtu.be/TVwfvElhH6w
Pregnant women & those looking to conceive urged to get vaccinated
In her first contribution on her return to parliament Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South relayed to the Scottish Government the devastation felt, by couples when fertility treatment was deferred for patients who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and welcomed NHS Ayrshire and Arran providing special vaccination clinics for pregnant women . Speaking in... Continue Reading →
Affordable housing must be truly affordable
With the cost of living rising at the fastest pace in thirty years, Ruth Maguire MSP has asked the Scottish Government how it will ensure that affordable housing remains affordable. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, during Health and Social Care Portfolio Question Time, on Wednesday, SNP MSP Ruth Maguire highlighted the yearly rent increases households are facing and asked the Scottish Government what... Continue Reading →
UNDER 22’s CAN NOW APPLY FOR FREE BUS TRAVEL SCHEME
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SCOTLAND'S YOUNG PERSONS' FREE BUS TRAVEL SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has welcomed the opening of the application process for free bus travel for young people, under the age of 22 years old. All young people and children aged 5-21 years old can now apply for their new or replacement National Entitlement Card (NEC)... Continue Reading →
Grateful thanks for support during cancer treatment and recovery.
“As my constituents, colleagues, friends and family know, since May of this year I had been on a leave of absence after being diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer. I will be eternally thankful for the practical and emotional support that has been shown to be by my loving family and friends and the prayers... Continue Reading →
Statement: Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South
On Tuesday 27th April 2021 I received the difficult news that I had been diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer. Having now had time to process what this means for me and talk things over with my family, I feel it is only right that I share this information with my constituents. Although my condition is... Continue Reading →
New Scottish Cabinet
Full Ministerial team confirmed. Ruth Maguire MSP welcomes the new ministerial team appointed by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Consisting of 10 Cabinet Secretaries, including the First Minister, the Scottish Cabinet will be supported by 15 Junior Ministers. First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon Minister for Drugs Policy, Angela Constance Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Covid Recovery, John Swinney Minister... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 