On Wednesday 25th May, Holyrood’s Social Security Committee took evidence on the two child limit and associated ‘rape clause’ from a range of organisations, including Citizens Advice Scotland, Engender, Scottish Women’s Aid, and the Child Poverty Action Group in Scotland (CPAG). The welfare changes, which were announced in 2015 and came into effect from 6... Continue Reading →
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SCOTTISH FEMALE EMPLOYMENT RATE OUTSTRIPS THAT OF UK
On Wednesday 24th May, a question to the Scottish Government by SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, revealed that Scotland’s female employment rate is higher than the UK’s – with 70.8% compared to 70.2%. The Labour Market Monthly Briefing Summary Tables for May 2017 also show that Scotland’s female unemployment rate is lower than... Continue Reading →
RUTH PRAISES SUCCESS OF ACCESS TO ELECTED OFFICE FUND AND WELCOMES NEW ONLINE TOOLKIT
On Wednesday 24th May, a question to the Scottish Government by SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, highlighted that Scotland’s Access to Elected Office Fund supported 39 candidates in the recent local government elections, 15 of whom succeeded in being elected. The Access to Elected Office Fund was created last year and is funded... Continue Reading →
HOLYROOD’S EDUCATION COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS ‘PATCHY’ SEX EDUCATION PROVISION IN SCOTTISH SCHOOLS
A picture of inconsistent and inadequate provision of Personal and Social Education for Scotland’s young people in some of Scotland’s schools has been revealed by the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee – of which local SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, is a Member. The Committee’s report, Let’s Talk About Personal and Social... Continue Reading →
RUTH’S DOGS TRUST BUDDY FINDS HIS FOREVER HOME
Following Holyrood’s first Dog of the Year competition earlier this month, Ruth Maguire MSP is delighted to announce that Shiloh, the lovable Lhasa Apso that she teamed up with for the competition, has now found his forever home. At the inaugural event, organised by the Kennel Club and Dogs Trust, MSPs turned out to wow... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 15th – 21st May
Took part in a Scottish Government debate recognising the valuable contribution that disabled people make to Scottish society and advocating further transformational change in order for disabled people to reach their full potential. During the debate, Ruth condemned the UK Tory Government’s ongoing violation of disabled people’s rights through punitive changes and cuts to disability... Continue Reading →
RUTH SUPPORTS CALLS FOR A SNARE FREE SCOTLAND
On Thursday 18th May, MSPs debated the issue of snaring - in particular, the recent Scottish National Heritage (SNH) Review of Snaring for the Scottish Government – as required by the current legislation. The Scottish Parliament last debated the use of snares during the passage of the Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 –... Continue Reading →
50,000 SCOTTISH HOUSEHOLDS TO BE NEGATIVELY AFFECTED BY TWO CHILD CAP BY 2020-21
On Wednesday 17th May, a question to the Scottish Government by SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, revealed that around 50,000 households in Scotland will be negatively affected by the UK Tory Government’s two child cap by 2021 – pushing more and more families into poverty across the country. Ruth also used the Portfolio... Continue Reading →
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