Irvine Times column, 26 December 2018 With Christmas now past, the approach of the New Year marks a turning point, an opportunity to reflect on the past twelve months as we prepare for the future. Across many walks of life in Scotland, so much has been achieved over the last year. In sport, for example,... Continue Reading →

MORE SCOTS VISITING LIBRARIES THAN EVER BEFORE SNP MSP PRAISES WORK OF LIBRARY WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS IN NORTH AYRSHIRE An SNP MSP has welcomed new research that shows that more people in Scotland are using public libraries than ever before. Last year, there were over 43 million visits to public libraries in Scotland – including... Continue Reading →

Ruth's Irvine Herald message, 25 December 2018 I would like to wish everyone a very wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. This holiday season will be a time for families and friends to get together, and to enjoy a bit of time off work and school. As Christmas approaches, however, many of us may... Continue Reading →

On Tuesday 18 December Ruth attended a Parliamentary Reception promoting the work of Scottish Adoption, which included a screening of the award winning film And Violet. On Wednesday 20 December, Ruth asked Mike Russell, Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations, about what funding the Scottish Government has received from Westminster regarding Brexit planning.... Continue Reading →

KEEPING OLDER CONSTITUENTS SAFE THIS WINTER Winter is coming and with nearly three quarters of fires arising from electricity – and older people disproportionately affected by them – it’s the time of year we particularly need to keep an eye on older friends and relatives. That’s why Ruth Maguire, SNP MSP for Cunninghame South is... Continue Reading →

LOCAL MSP WARNS TORY IMMIGRATION PLANS WILL HARM BUSINESSES AND PUBLIC SERVICES IN CUNNINGHAME SOUTH SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has said the UK government’s proposals on immigration will damage Scotland’s economy, communities, NHS and public services. The Tories plan to introduce a £30,000-a-year minimum salary threshold for EU nationals, promising to cut net migration to... Continue Reading →

THOUSANDS IN AYRSHIRE BENEFIT FROM WINTER FUEL PAYMENTS OVER CHRISTMAS SNP MSP PRAISES NEWLY DEVOLVED WINTER WELFARE POLICY This year, 63150 people across Ayrshire have benefitted from Winter Fuel Payments, with some off-grid households – who face the highest heating costs in the country – benefitting from early payments. Under the SNP, over one million... Continue Reading →

SNP MSP URGES CUNNINGHAME SOUTH CONSTITUENTS TO GET READY FOR WINTER An SNP MSP is encouraging constituents to take a number of simple yet effective steps to prepare for potentially tough weather conditions this winter, after a new survey revealed that over 1/3 of people do not feel prepared to combat extreme weather. The Scottish... Continue Reading →

Irvine Times column, 18 December 2018 One of the cries levelled by politicians in Westminster to the Scottish Government is that it should ‘get on with the day job’. Such a cry becomes hollower by the day, as we witness the existential crisis that is currently consuming the UK Government south of the border. Indeed,... Continue Reading →

MERCK CELEBRATES 350 YEARS LOCAL MSP BACKS IMPORTANT LOCAL EMPLOYER Life sciences company Merck celebrated their 350th anniversary at a Scottish Parliament reception with Ruth Maguire SNP MSP for Cunninghame South and Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work Derek Mackay MSP. Ruth commented: “I was proud and delighted to host this reception particularly since... Continue Reading →