MSP PRAISES EDUCATION COMMITMENT IN FACE OF TORY, LABOUR AND LID DEM OPPOSITION SNP Government education funding has boosted teacher numbers across North Ayrshire – part of an increase of 543 teachers across Scotland – as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to education. Teacher numbers in North Ayrshire have risen from 1,371 in 2016... Continue Reading →
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HOLYROOD LOOKS FORWARD TO FIRST EVER YEAR OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN 2018
https://youtu.be/3kII20RpXcA?t=47m19s On Tuesday 12th December, MSPs held a debate focused on looking forward to Scotland’s – and the world’s - first ever Year of the Young People in 2018. This global first forms part of Scotland’s wider Themed Years programme, which plays a huge role in celebrating and promoting some of our greatest assets. Previous... Continue Reading →
SUCCESS FOR DALGARVEN RESIDENTS AS SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TO A737 AGREED
On Friday 8th December, local MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, hosted a meeting between Dalgavern residents, Transport Scotland, Transerv and Police Scotland to discuss a comprehensive package of proposed safety improvements to the A737. This concrete progress comes after many months of pressure from local SNP MSP, Ruth Maguire, who back in March 2017... Continue Reading →
PARENTS IN CUNNINGHAME SOUTH ENCOURAGED TO TAKE UP FREE FLU VACCINE
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire is encouraging all parents and guardians of 2-5 year olds in Cunninghame South to take advantage of the free flu vaccine before Christmas. In a bid to keep children virus-free this winter, GP practices across Scotland are providing the nasal flu vaccine free of charge. Commenting, Ruth said: “With only two... Continue Reading →
WEEKLY BULLETIN 4TH – 8TH DECEMBER
Last week, Ruth: Welcomed the news that Cunninghame South is benefiting from an increase in the numbers of NHS staff working for North Ayrshire & Arran, with full-time equivalent staff levels increasing from 8694.9 to 8,939.5 Spoke in a debate focused on raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of brain tumours Used... Continue Reading →
RUTH TO TAKE A NEW YEAR POLAR PLUNGE FOR CHARITY
Local SNP MSP, Ruth Maguire, will be one of the brave volunteers donning fancy dress and braving the icy waters for charity on New Year’s Day. The inaugural Irvine Beach Polar Plunge is being organised by Irvine’s Coastwatch – and will take place at 11am on 1st January 2018. The money Ruth raises will... Continue Reading →
BRAIN TUMOUR AWARENESS – A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH
https://youtu.be/nHmPHlx_KKo?t=32m51s On Thursday 7th December, SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, took part in a debate focused on raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of brain tumours. Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under the age of 40 in Scotland, reducing life expectancy by 20 years on average... Continue Reading →