Latest figures from the Scottish Government have revealed that the transformative Baby Box policy has already benefited 1350 newborns across Ayrshire and Arran since they were introduced last year – and over 22,000 across Scotland. The Baby Box is a key part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to making Scotland the very best place in... Continue Reading →

FLU RATES THIS DECEMBER DOUBLE THAT OF LAST YEAR SNP MSP Ruth Maguire, has urged all eligible adults in Cunninghame South to take up the offer of a free flu vaccination. Everyone aged 65 and over, pregnant women and people at most risk of serious illness are offered the flu vaccination on the NHS. Flu... Continue Reading →

On Tuesday 19th December, the historic Social Security (Scotland) Bill passed at Stage 1 of the legislative process – as MSPs agreed to the general principles of the Bill. The Bill is a framework bill establishing a Scottish social security system to deliver the social security benefits being devolved to Holyrood from Westminster, including disability... Continue Reading →

TAX CUT FOR 79% OF WOMEN SNP changes to income tax will benefit both women and families with a disabled adult – with 79% of women seeing their income tax fall as a result of the Scottish Government’s progressive proposals. Figures published by the Scottish Government showed that of families with a disabled adult, 93%... Continue Reading →

A global coalition of leaders - from civil society through to Parliamentarians, academics, business, arts and faith communities – have joined together to sign an open statement to call on President Trump, Prime Minister May and President Macron to act to prevent further catastrophe in Yemen. On Thursday 14th December, SNP MSP for Cunninghame South,... Continue Reading →

On Tuesday 12th December, MSPs held a debate to mark the the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, with a particular focus on commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). Commercial sexual exploitation is explicitly definied as a form of violence against women in the Scottish Government’s Equally Safe strategy for preventing and eradicating violence... Continue Reading →

PAY RISE FOR PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS – AND LOWER TAXES FOR MANY The Scottish Government’s budget protects low and middle income earners and delivers for public services and public sector workers, SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has said – after Finance Secretary Derek Mackay laid his plans before the Scottish Parliament. The budget... Continue Reading →