SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has said the new Scottish National Investment bank will help encourage economic growth across North Ayrshire, after the bill to introduce the body was formally agreed to in Holyrood. MSPs from all parties gave their backing to the Scottish Government’s blueprint for the investment bank that will begin investing in businesses... Continue Reading →
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Evaluation of Delivery of Drug and Alcohol Services
A question was put to the Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing on how the Scottish Government evaluates drug and alcohol services at Portfolio Questions within the Scottish Parliament. The Minister was also asked how the Scottish Government would ensure transparency and accountability around funding and the delivery of outcomes in order to allow... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP Responds to Downing Street Decision to Block Indyref 2
Cunninghame South MSP, Ruth Maguire has added her voice to the criticism of Boris Johnson’s decision to reject a second independence referendum. The Prime Minister formally wrote to First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon this week to refuse her official request to hold a referendum citing claims that the 2014 plebiscite was a ‘once in a generation’... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Gives Backing to Retail Union Ne’er Day Campaign
Ruth Maguire MSP was among a number of parliamentarians who gave their support to USDAW’s campaign to end New Year’s Day trading in large stores. The shopworker’s trade union delivered over 3,000 postcards to Holyrood, urging the Scottish Government to implement existing legislation which would fully enact The Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Trading... Continue Reading →
Scottish Councils Handed New Powers to Tackle Unregistered Lettings Market
Ruth Maguire MSP has backed an announcement from the Scottish Government that local councils will be given new powers to licence and limit the number of short-term lets, such as AirBNB. The number of short-term lets in Scotland has risen dramatically in recent years – but evidence shows that in many tourist hotspots locals... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Shows Support for Brain Injury Survivors
Brain injury charity Headway welcomed Ruth Maguire MSP during an exhibition in the Scottish Parliament on 4th December to discuss the need for local support for those affected by the devastating consequences of brain injury. Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, said: “I was delighted to meet with representatives from Headway and learn more about... Continue Reading →
FGM (Protection and Guidance) (Scotland) Bill Update
18th December marked the 40th anniversary of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. On this day, the Scottish Parliament also unanimously voted to agree the general principles of the Female Genital Mutilation (Protection and Guidance) (Scotland) Bill which now moves onto the second stage of the legislative process. This... Continue Reading →
SURVIVING CHRISTMAS – SAFETY TIPS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON
Christmas is meant to be full of joy and celebration. But it can also be a time when there’s an increased risk of an electrical fire – from dodgy Christmas lights in the sitting room, to unattended cooking in the kitchen. And with electricity causing three quarters of fires in Scottish homes – with most... Continue Reading →
International Migrants Day 2019
Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South today joined in with voices across the world espousing the positive contribution to communities of migrants on International Migrants Day. The 2019 theme for International Migrants Day is social cohesion, recognising the cultural enrichment that migrants bring to their community in addition to the generosity and warmth of those... Continue Reading →
GSK Star Apprentices Commended at Annual Awards
Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South was in attendance to present GSK’s annual Apprentice of the Year Award. The global healthcare company’s site based in Irvine, employs 16 apprentices across four disciplines, including manufacturing and engineering. Cameron Malcolm, a manufacturing apprentice was awarded first prize, with GSK noting that he ‘always strives to achieve his... Continue Reading →
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