Dear Local Business Owners, As you will be aware, Coronavirus is the biggest challenge we have faced in our lifetimes and the measures we take to deal with it must reflect its magnitude. Effectively, Scotland is in lockdown and individuals and businesses alike must play their part in doing what simply must be done to... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Backs Legislative Consent for UK Coronavirus Bill
Ruth Maguire MSP this week backed the Scottish Parliament’s decision to give legislative consent to measures contained in UK emergency legislation that will help strengthen Scotland’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19). The UK Coronavirus Bill, which was introduced to the House of Commons on 19 March, includes new reserved and devolved laws that will help to... Continue Reading →
Statement: Constituency Office (COVID-19)
To slow the spread of COVID-19 the general public are being asked to stay at home as much as possible and avoid unnecessary social contact. In order to protect my staff and members of the public I have made the decision to close my constituency office to the public for the time being to support... 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 →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 