SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has encouraged all eligible people in North Ayrshire to make sure that they get their winter flu jag to protect them against serious illness. Scotland had the highest uptake of flu vaccines amongst people over 65 in the UK last winter, with research from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) showing... Continue Reading →
RUTH MAGUIRE MSP: SNP GOVERNMENT HELPING COMMUNITIES ACROSS NORTH AYRSHIRE
Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, has highlighted that £58,588,289 was issued by Social Security Scotland in 2023/24 to support people across North Ayrshire. Social Security Scotland issues support payments including the Scottish Child Payment; Best Start Grant; Disability Payments as well as winter heating assistance, support for carers and additional resources for those seeking... Continue Reading →
IMPROVING NHS, SCRAPPING TWO CHILD CAP AND DELIVERING UNIVERSAL WINTER SUPPORT
The SNP Government’s Budget will deliver progress for Scotland, by Scotland – after listening carefully to the people of Scotland and taking action on their concerns. SNP MSP for Cunninghame South Ruth Maguire highlighted key SNP policies which will be taken forward in the Budget which will benefit people in North Ayrshire including: · ... Continue Reading →
SNP DELIVERING £17.4 MILLION WORTH OF NON-DOMESTIC RATES RELIEF IN NORTH AYRSHIRE
SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire has welcomed the news that 4,100 properties in North Ayrshire have received £17.4 million worth of non-domestic rates relief this year, thanks to SNP policies. Non-domestic rates relief lowers bills for eligible organisations, through initiatives like the Small Business Bonus Scheme – which offers 100% non-domestic rates relief for... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP: “Carer Support Payment Rollout a Milestone Moment”
Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, has said that the nationwide rollout of the Carer Support Payment is a "milestone moment". The Carer Support Payment, which is a payment of £81.90 per week paid by Social Security Scotland, has been introduced in phases since November 2023 and as of today is now available to people... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP Stands in Solidarity with Belarusian Activist Kseniya Khоdyrаva
Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South has taken on the godparenthood of Kseniya Khоdyrаva, a Belarusian political activist currently serving a five-year prison sentence for supporting opposition movements. In speaking out about the troubling situation in Belarus, Ruth Maguire highlighted the broader implications for Europe and the importance of defending human rights. Commenting on the... Continue Reading →
Search for Local Heroes – 25th Anniversary of the Scottish Parliament
Nominations for local heroes from communities across Scotland is underway as the Scottish Parliament commemorate the 25th anniversary, since the official opening by Queen Elizabeth II, on 1 July 1999. SNP MSP Ruth Maguire for Cunninghame South is seeking nominations for local heroes to join her at the historic event which is set to take... Continue Reading →
Local MSP and Irvine West Councillors urge residents to “Be Winter Ready”
This week Cunninghame South MSP Ruth Maguire and Irvine west Cllrs Chloe Robertson and Shaun Mcaulay were out and about in Irvine West highlighting advice and support available to residents this winter. Scotland has already faced three named storms in 2023, Storm Agnes, Storm Babet and Storm Ciaran which have all brought disruption to thousands... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 