CHARGES TO BE ABOLISHED AS COST OF THE SCHOOL DAY TARGETED The Deputy First Minister John Swinney has pledged to tear down barriers to learning as he unveiled a package of practical measures designed to reduce the cost of the school day. The Education Secretary has confirmed that an SNP government will end the practice... Continue Reading →
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Building a Better Future
On the SNP's ambitious housing policy Ruth Maguire SNP for Cunninghame South said: "Our homes are more than just bricks and mortar – good housing supports our health, our wellbeing, our life chances and our job prospects. Everyone deserves a home that brings us those chances and opportunities. If re-elected The SNP will deliver 100,000... Continue Reading →
SNP will bring Scotland’s Railways into Public Ownership
If re-elected the SNP will take over the running of Scotland's rail franchise. ScotRail services would move into public sector control when the current franchise with Abellio expires – expected to happen in March 2022. Commenting SNP Ruth Maguire for Cunninghame South said: “This bold move by the SNP will bring stability and certainty to... Continue Reading →
Progressive Policies to Support Children and Families
On the SNP's progressive policies, design to help and support children and families, Ruth Maguire SNP for Cunninghame South said: "Lets make Scotland the best place to grow up for all our children. Re-elect an SNP Government and we will keep doing everything we can to make that vision a reality. With ambitious and progressive policies... Continue Reading →
End the Digital Divide
Every school child in Scotland will be given a brand new computer under an SNP government, helping to give them the best start in life. Closing the attainment gap in Scotland is a long-established objective of the SNP, however there is still work to do to achieve this goal. Bold action is required, with... Continue Reading →
Places of worship in Level 4 can reopen from Friday
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed easing of restrictions, which will allow residents in North Ayrshire to participate in collective worship. The First Minister made this announced during the final Covid-19 Statement to Parliament, prior to a period of recess, for the Scottish Parliament Elections. People living in all parts of Scotland will be able to... Continue Reading →
National Day of Reflection
On this National Day of Reflection, marking one year from the first lockdown, Ruth Maguire MSP joined colleagues across the Scottish Parliament, in a one-minute silence, at 12 noon, on 23 March, to remember and grieve for everyone who has died during the pandemic, and to show support for families, friends and colleagues who have lost a loved one. Commenting on a year from the first lockdown, Ruth Maguire said: “Looking back a year to the first lockdown, I don’t think... Continue Reading →
Scottish independence
Landmark draft Bill published for future referendum. Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed a draft independence referendum Bill, published today, to give people in Scotland the right to decide their future, once the current health crisis is over. Constitution Secretary Michael Russell said the draft Bill is being brought forward to offer Scotland the choice of... Continue Reading →
MSPs call on Scottish Government to outlaw online pimping
A cross-party group of Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) is calling on the Scottish Government to outlaw online pimping, after an inquiry found that commercial websites are facilitating sex trafficking and sexual exploitation with impunity. The inquiry, conducted by the Cross-Party Group on Commercial Sexual Exploitation (1), concludes that Scotland’s laws against sexual exploitation... Continue Reading →
Funding allocations for drug services
Minister outlines plans for £18 million investment. Women, families and children are among those who will benefit from separate funds worth a total of £18 million to improve drugs services. Four schemes are planned for May with the funds coming from the additional £250 million announced by the First Minister to tackle the drug deaths... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 