SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has branded the UK Tory government’s decision to allow the temporary suspension of VAT on personal protective equipment (PPE) to expire as “shocking”. VAT on PPE was cut to 0% in May following a campaign from trade union groups and opposition parties, with the cut applying to items... Continue Reading →
‘Harmful’ Tory Benefit Cap Hits Over 200 Families in North Ayrshire
The number of households in North Ayrshire hit by the Tory government's 'harmful' benefit cap has soared by 46 per cent since the Covid-19 pandemic started. New statistics show that as of May this year, a total of 6,034 households in Scotland were hit by the benefit cap - an increase of almost 76 per... Continue Reading →
50% of North Ayrshire Workers Ineligible Under Tory Immigration Plans
The UK's proposed new immigration system could halve the number of people coming to Scotland, risking labour shortages in key sectors, an independent expert group has warned. New research shows that 50% of migrants who want to work in North Ayrshire would be ineligible to come to the UK under Westminster proposals - shutting the... Continue Reading →
Tory Immigration Plans a Disaster for North Ayrshire
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has said the UK Tory government’s controversial points-based immigration risks “devastating local businesses” and causing long-term harm to public services in North Ayrshire. Unveiled earlier this week, Boris Johnson’s plan to block most European workers from entering the UK has come under fire from employers and industry leaders. Reacting to the... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP Responds to Downing Street Decision to Block Indyref 2
Cunninghame South MSP, Ruth Maguire has added her voice to the criticism of Boris Johnson’s decision to reject a second independence referendum. The Prime Minister formally wrote to First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon this week to refuse her official request to hold a referendum citing claims that the 2014 plebiscite was a ‘once in a generation’... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 