Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the passing of legislation that will allow mixed-sex couples to enter a civil partnership in Scotland for the first time. The Scottish Parliament unanimously passed the Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill which now allows all couples to have the same choice when deciding to legally recognise their relationship. During the legislative... Continue Reading →
Week in Review: 24th – 28th February
Ruth held surgeries in Fullarton, Stevenston, Pennyburn and Irvinenext surgeries take place on Friday 13th March. A full list of dates and times is available here.Ruth met with Scottish Youth Parliament Equalities and Human Rights Convener, Revati Campbell to hear about the work of the Youth Parliament and discuss joint work on a session on... Continue Reading →
Week in Review (17th – 21st February)
Ruth started the week with an MSP@YourSchool session at Pennyburn Primary School in Kilwinning where she answered a range of interesting and thoughtful questions from P5 pupils. Ruth convened a meeting of the Equalities and Human Rights Committee which took evidence on the Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1. The meeting is available to... Continue Reading →
Week in Review (3rd – 7th February)
Ruth Maguire MSP hosted an exhibition within the Scottish Parliament by Eden Project Communities as they were promoting The Big Lunch.As part of efforts to strengthen community links and combat isolation, the Big Lunch, held from 6-7 June, encourages neighbourhoods, communities, organisations, schools and charities to host gatherings where people can form friendships within their... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 