Local MSP for Cunninghame South has said that the full powers of independence will allow Scotland to “end the cycle of poverty” and “guarantee financial support for all those in North Ayrshire who need it” following the publication of the Scottish Government’s latest independence paper, Social Security in an Independent Scotland. The ninth paper in... Continue Reading →

SNP MSP for Cunninghame South has said recent Tory plans to curb migration will be “disastrous” for businesses and public services, like our NHS and care sector, in North Ayrshire.  This week, the Tory government at Westminster announced stricter regulations on people from outside the UK coming to work in Scotland - including a minimum salary requirement of £38,700, and a ban... Continue Reading →

Ruth Maguire SNP MSP has highlighted public information and advice resources provided by the Scottish Government to assist residents of North Ayrshire in preparing for and responding to weather emergencies. The Scottish Government’s emergency planning website, ready.scot, provides information and advice on issues associated with emergencies. There is also a Winter Resilience Communications strategy to keep people informed,... Continue Reading →

SNP Government Supporting Scotland Through Cost of Living Crisis Ruth Maguire, SNP MSP for North Ayrshire, has welcomed new figures which show that 5,325 Welfare Fund Payments have been made to support constituents in North Ayrshire between July 2022 and June 2023. The Scottish Welfare Fund, consisting of Community Care Grants and Crisis Grants, is... Continue Reading →

Ruth Maguire, SNP MSP for Cunninghame South has welcomed the CashBack For Communities support that has provided millions of pounds of funding to community projects across North Ayrshire. CashBack for Communities is an SNP Government programme which reinvests criminal assets recovered into projects delivering positive futures for young people across Scotland. Since 2008, over £90... Continue Reading →

Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government’s latest paper, ‘Migration to Scotland after Independence’ as the sixth paper in the Building a New Scotland series. The paper, published on Friday 3rd November, outlines how Scotland, with the full powers of independence, would address problems such as worker shortages and depopulation with an approach to migration... Continue Reading →

Ruth Maguire, SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, has welcomed the introduction of the Baby Loss Memorial Book for anyone who has experienced pregnancy or baby loss prior to 24 weeks. The book, designed with the support of charities and health professionals, will give parents in North Ayrshire the opportunity to commemorate their loss with a... Continue Reading →

Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed new figures that reveal 10,215 children in North Ayrshire are being supported by the Best Start Foods and Best Start Grant payments from the Scottish Government. Since the Scottish Government’s introduction of the Best Start Grant in 2018 and of Best Start Foods 2019, £130 million has been paid in... Continue Reading →

During an exchange at First Minister's Questions today, the First Minister outlined his commitment in this week's Programme for Government to developing the Scottish Education Exchange Programme, which will prioritise placements for disadvantaged groups and demonstrate Scotland's commitment to EU and global partnerships with schools, colleges and universities.The Scottish Education Exchange Programme will demonstrate Scotland’s... Continue Reading →