Plans for safe campaign and poll. The safety of campaigners, election workers and the public is central to plans for the Scottish Parliament election, Parliamentary Business Minister Graeme Dey has said. In a statement to the Scottish Parliament, Mr Dey said Scottish Government guidance will be published shortly setting out what is permitted under public... Continue Reading →
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Coronavirus: Weapons transport condemned as call is made for recovery to include nuclear disarmament
Coronavirus: Weapons transport condemned as call is made for recovery to include nuclear disarmament. “Unaffordable” nuclear weapons are “useless and irrelevant” against the two major global crises the world is facing and therefore the “new normal” needs to be nuclear-weapon-free, an SNP MSP has said. Ruth Maguire - The Convener of Holyrood’s Equality and Human... Continue Reading →
Gradually easing lockdown restrictions
Updated Strategic Framework published. Scotland’s phased and careful approach to easing lockdown restrictions while continuing to suppress Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been outlined by the First Minister. The updated Strategic Framework sets out the six tools the Scottish Government will use to restore, on a phased basis, greater normality to our everyday lives. The immediate priority... Continue Reading →
New measures to accelerate greener cheaper heating
Ruth Maguire MSP was please to support legislation which will help cut emissions, reduce fuel poverty and create green jobs by accelerating the deployment of heat networks has been passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament. Scotland is the first country in the UK to legislate to support the growth of heat networks, through which clusters of homes... Continue Reading →
Care home visits to resume
Families reunited with relatives in care. SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed news that routine indoor visiting of care home residents by relatives, friends and carers will be able to resume from early March, with care providers supporting residents to have up to two designated visitors each and one visit a week for each visitor.... Continue Reading →
One Million People Vaccinated
As the Covid-19 vaccination programme continues to pick up pace, last week saw us pass the milestone of one million people in Scotland, having received their first dose of the vaccine. Ruth Maguire SNP MSP for Cunninghame South commented: "This is the biggest vaccination programme ever undertaken in Scotland and so this development is very encouraging news. I would like... Continue Reading →
More business support now live
£60 million for newly self-employed, close contact businesses and driving instructors. Two funds to support people whose livelihoods have been affected by the pandemic are now open to applications Grants will be available for mobile and home-based close contact service businesses – such as make-up artists and hairdressers – as well as registered driving instructors.... Continue Reading →
144128 Families in Scotland receive £100 winter payment
£481,600 PAID TO FAMILIES IN NORTH AYRSHIRE FROM SCOTTISH WINTER HARDSHIP FUND 4816 families in North Ayrshire have received a £100 COVID winter hardship payment to support them through one of the most difficult winters in living memory. New figures show that the SNP Government provided support to thousands in each of Scotland’s local authorities – with more than £14million paid out... Continue Reading →
Scottish Child Payment opens to families in North Ayrshire
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the introduction of the Scottish Child Payment, which is set to make a difference to families across North Ayrshire, at a time when they need it most. The new SNP Scottish Government benefit will provide families with a much-needed boost, as it will give eligible families and carers £40 every... Continue Reading →
£3m of Funding for Residential Rehabilitation
A total of £3 million has been given to NHS boards to increase provision of residential drug rehabilitation placements and improve access to treatment and harm reduction services. The funding is part of the £5 million support package announced by the First Minister last month to ensure immediate action on improving drugs services before the... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 