On Wednesday 21st December, MSPs at Holyrood held a debate focused on bringing an end to the illegal trafficking of puppies in Scotland. The debate took place amidst ongoing concerns about the import of farmed puppies from Northern Ireland to Scotland, which the Scottish SPCA has been working at the port of Cairnryan to disrupt.... Continue Reading →
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RUTH WELCOMES NEW SURVEY TO HELP SHAPE SCOTLAND’S NATIONAL TRANSPORT POLICY
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire is encouraging individuals, organisations and communities in Cunninghame South to give their views in the new Transport Scotland survey that will help shape the long-term vision for the Scottish Government’s transport policies. The National Transport Strategy (NTS) review will contribute towards formulating a plan for the kind of transport we want... Continue Reading →
RUTH BACKS PLAN TO KEEP SCOTLAND IN SINGLE MARKET
Ruth Maguire MSP has backed the Scottish Government’s proposals to keep Scotland in the European Single Market and stop the “national disaster” of a hard Brexit. The paper – “Scotland’s Place in Europe” – was published today (Tuesday) and outlined the SNP’s determination for Scotland to remain in the European single market. The paper also... Continue Reading →
RUTH COMMENDS GLOBAL EXPERTISE OF SCOTLAND’S RENEWABLES INDUSTRY
On Wednesday 14th December, Holyrood held a debate focused on Scotland’s Climate Targets as the draft strategy for the next set of targets prepares for publication early next year. Scotland is well on track to meet its current target of producing 100 per cent of all electricity needs from renewables by 2020. This year, for... Continue Reading →
RUTH HIGHLIGHTS HEALTH BENEFITS OF REGULAR WALKING
MSP HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AS HOLYROOD MARKS 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF PATHS FOR ALL On 13th December 2016, MSPs marked the 20th anniversary of the Scottish charity, Paths for All, and drew attention to the multiple health benefits of regular walking. Established in 1996, Paths for All champions everyday walking as... Continue Reading →
RUTH PRAISES RISE IN TEACHER NUMBERS ACROSS NORTH AYRSHIRE
SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has applauded the rise in teacher numbers across North Ayrshire. The rise has been driven by efforts by the Scottish Government to increase teacher numbers through initiatives such as the Attainment Scotland Fund. Numbers of teachers have risen by 26 for a total of 1,385 teachers across North... Continue Reading →
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