Ruth Maguire MSP today welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of a second phase of funding to protect businesses against the economic impact of measures taken to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Around £220 million of further grants are being made available for businesses - including the recently self-employed - to help them deal with the... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Backs National Campaign Against Domestic Violence
Ruth Maguire MSP gave her support to a national campaign which is being relaunched to reassure anyone experiencing domestic abuse that support is available to them during these difficult times. Social isolation measures put in place to tackle coronavirus (COVID-19) may be adding pressure to those in abusive domestic situations. Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf said:... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Welcomes Food Funding for North Ayrshire Families
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed confirmation North Ayrshire families unable to access food due to coronavirus will get support from the Scottish Government. Local authorities are sharing £30 million of new investment from the Scottish Government Food fund to support those struggling. North Ayrshire have been allocated over £1 million from the fund. The... Continue Reading →
Coronavirus Advice for Pet Owners
Since social distancing guidelines came into effect there have been many questions raised from pet owners wondering how the lockdown enforced by the Scottish and UK Governments will impact on how they take care of their pets. 16 leading animal welfare organisations across the UK have issued approved advice which is available to view from... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Welcomes Funding to Tackle Violence Against Women
Ruth Maguire MSP has praised the decision made by the Scottish Government to provide funding for key organisations dedicated to supporting the safety of women and children at risk of violence during the COVID-19 outbreak. Grants from the Scottish Government’s £350 million Communities Fund have been made to Scottish Women’s Aid and Rape Crisis Scotland... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Seeks Assurances for Rights of Children and Vulnerable Adults in Emergency Bill
Ruth Maguire MSP today urged the Scottish Government to provide assurances that safeguards would be assured for the rights of children and vulnerable adults in emergency legislation put in place to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. The Scottish Parliament met this morning to debate Stage 1 of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill, an emergency, temporary piece of... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP Urges People to ‘Stay Local’ When Exercising
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has urged constituents to 'stay local' when exercising and walking dogs, and avoid any unnecessary travel that could help spread coronavirus. Official advice from the Scottish and UK governments warns that people should not be driving somewhere with the intent of doing exercise or walking their dog – with new powers... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Welcomes Measures To Protect Renters from Eviction
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed the Scottish Government announcement that private and social tenants in North Ayrshire are to be given increased protection from eviction during the coronavirus pandemic. Emergency legislation will increase the minimum notice period for private and social tenants to up to six months depending on the grounds used, helping to... Continue Reading →
Open Letter to Local Businesses (COVID-19)
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 →
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