A report published by the Scottish Parliament’s Social Security Committee has called for the urgent reversal of UK government welfare cuts that have caused “significant damage” to the income of working Scots.   Introduced by the Tories in 2016, the working-age benefit freeze gives a real-terms cut to households claiming benefits such as Universal Credit,... Continue Reading →

Tuesday was safer internet day the aim of which is to inspire a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. That evening, I joined with The Open University and Stirling University for a panel discussion and book launch about online misogyny and hate crime. I was asked to give some personal reflections about the... Continue Reading →

In my role as Convenor of the Equalities and Human rights committee I had the pleasure of meeting with a delegation of Lebanese members of parliament. Lebanon’s history has been marked by significant periods of violent conflict, weak governance, and interference in the country’s affairs by its neighbours and global powers alike. Yet despite these... Continue Reading →

  Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South has welcomed the launch of a public consultation which aims to ensure that everyone can enjoy fireworks displays safely. The consultation which was launched on 3rd February by the Scottish Government’s Community Safety Minister, Ash Denholm, asks for views on whether the sale of fireworks to the public... Continue Reading →

SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire has given her backing to plans that will help provide an additional 350 school counsellors across Scotland. Last month, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay MSP announced his draft budget proposals for 2019/20 – outlining a £12 million increase in mental health funding for schools. If approved by MSPs, the... Continue Reading →

This afternoon [21st January] Prime Minister Theresa May announced the hugely controversial Settled Status fee for EU citizens will be scrapped, following a successful campaign by the SNP. Recently, Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South, wrote to EU citizens in her constituency regarding the UK government’s controversial Settled Status Scheme. The MSP took the opportunity... Continue Reading →

On Monday Ruth held her first MSP advice surgeries of 2019 in Fullarton community hub then Stevenston Library.  Details of future surgeries can be found here no appointment is needed please just drop by if you require assistance. On Tuesday Ruth, following a statement from the First Minister Ruth asked about the importance of women and... Continue Reading →

SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has called on her political opponents across Cunninghame South to get behind the Scottish Government’s draft budget proposals that commits an extra £729 million for health and care services.   Last month, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay MSP announced plans to increase spending on NHS frontline boards by £430 million – a... Continue Reading →

PARTY URGED TO PUT ANIMAL WELFARE OVER RED FROCK COATS The Scottish Tories have been urged to back new legislation to close potential loopholes in foxhunting laws. In a Holyrood statement on Wednesday, Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon announced the Scottish Government’s intention to bring forward a bill to implement changes proposed by the recent... Continue Reading →

Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South, has said SNP plans to establish a Scottish National Investment bank will help transform inclusive growth across Ayrshire. Last month, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay MSP announced plans for an initial investment in the bank of £130 million as part of his draft budget proposals for 2019/20. Subject to regulatory... Continue Reading →