Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, has welcomed the Scottish Government announcement that more than 100 organisations across Scotland working to tackle violence against women and girls will share in a funding uplift of £2.4 million. The funding boost will bring the total Scottish Government investment in Delivering Equally Safe, which funds projects to prevent... Continue Reading →
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Covid Restriction Levels Updated
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the updated coronavirus restriction levels which sees all three council areas in Ayrshire now sitting at Level 3. As of Friday 11th December, North Ayrshire will be joined by East and South Ayrshire which are among the 11 local authority areas which will move from Level 4 following improvement in... Continue Reading →
£251 Million Ayrshire Growth Deal Signed
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed today’s announcement that the Ayrshire Growth Deal has been signed off, ratifying the arrangements for major financial investment into the region. The deal will bring a total of £251 million worth of investment into the area, with ambitions to secure private sector investment with the potential to create up to... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Urges Funding from Ayrshire Growth Deal to be Released
Ruth Maguire MSP has asked the Scottish Government for a commitment for money to be released from the Ayrshire Growth Deal to alleviate economic harm to the area caused by Covid-19. The deal, worth over £250 million was agreed in March 2019 in order to bring jobs and long term opportunities to Ayrshire over the... Continue Reading →
Week in Review: 2nd – 6th March
During a debate on celebrating International Women’s Day, Ruth reflected on the progress made towards achieving equality while outlining the work that needs to be done to ensure that women’s rights are upheld, promoted and defended vigorously. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn9gTjTRB_w Ruth was a panellist on BBC Scotland’s Debate Night broadcast in Ayr. Questions from the audience ranged... Continue Reading →
Week in Review (10th – 14th February)
With the Scottish Parliament being in recess this past week – Ruth was pleased to be at home in the constituency assisting constituents. Residents of Cunninghame south can contact Ruth for help and support at any time on ruth.maguire.msp@parliament.scot or by calling the constituency office on 01294 276730. Regular drop in surgeries are also held... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Backs Proposals for New ‘Scottish Visa’
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has backed proposals for a new Scottish Visa to address depopulation and cut skills gaps in North Ayrshire set to be made worse by Brexit. Under plans announced by the First Minister, migrants who want to live in Scotland could choose to apply for a Scottish Visa, or one of the... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Shows Support for Brain Injury Survivors
Brain injury charity Headway welcomed Ruth Maguire MSP during an exhibition in the Scottish Parliament on 4th December to discuss the need for local support for those affected by the devastating consequences of brain injury. Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, said: “I was delighted to meet with representatives from Headway and learn more about... Continue Reading →
GSK Star Apprentices Commended at Annual Awards
Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South was in attendance to present GSK’s annual Apprentice of the Year Award. The global healthcare company’s site based in Irvine, employs 16 apprentices across four disciplines, including manufacturing and engineering. Cameron Malcolm, a manufacturing apprentice was awarded first prize, with GSK noting that he ‘always strives to achieve his... Continue Reading →
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