Cunninghame South MSP Ruth Maguire has backed a Bill to protect environmental standards by “keeping pace” with the EU after the end of the Brexit transition period. The UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill will allow or provide for continuity of provision that would otherwise be lost on withdrawal from the EU.... Continue Reading →
More Money for North Ayrshire Schools and Nurseries as SNP Boost Education Spending
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed new figures showing spending on education in North Ayrshire rose by £4.9 million last year. The figures show councils spent £547 million more on education in 2019-20 than the previous year - a real terms spending increase of 8% across Scotland. The increase was driven in large part by the... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP Welcomes Return to Full-Time Schooling
Commenting on today’s announcement from the Scottish Government that schools will return full-time in August, without distancing, if Scotland continues to make progress on suppressing the coronavirus – Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South said: “Thanks to the united effort of people here in North Ayrshire and across Scotland, who have stuck to government advice... Continue Reading →
Tory-Trump Trade Deal Threatens North Ayrshire’s Food Industry
Ruth Maguire MSP, has renewed calls for the Tory government to remove the threat of lower food standards in any future trade deal – after a poll found that 83% of Scots are against US-style hormone-fed chicken entering the UK market. The latest polling from YouGov has also revealed that 80% of Scots consumers... Continue Reading →
SNP Announces Support for Students in North Ayrshire
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed the Scottish Government's announcement of extra financial help for students facing financial hardship over the summer months. The Scottish Government has brought forward early access to £11.4 million of discretionary funds - which will be administered by colleges and universities - to support higher education students. Students are, due... Continue Reading →
Progress Against Covid-19 Continues with Gradual Introduction of Phase 2
Ruth Maguire MSP has thanked local residents for their patience as Scotland will begin to ease into Phase 2 of its exit from lockdown from tomorrow the First Minister has announced. As of today, people who have been shielding from the virus since lockdown was introduced will now be able to leave their homes for... Continue Reading →
Vital Extension of Free School Meals Over Summer Announced
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement today that children eligible for free school meals will continue to be supported over the summer. The Scottish Government have announced additional funding of £27.6 million to ensure councils are able to continue the provision of free school meals during the summer holidays and other food... Continue Reading →
Local Groups Praised for Their Support as Covid-19 Next Steps Discussed
Ruth Maguire MSP has paid tribute to local volunteer groups and organisations for their role in providing support to their communities throughout the Covid-19 crisis. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, the SNP MSP noted that many organisations made up of dedicated volunteers have been working constantly to provide food, shopping and prescription services for people... Continue Reading →
What to Expect if You’re Called by an NHS Contact Tracer
Scotland’s approach to implementing the ‘test, trace, isolate, support’ strategy, Test and Protect, is now live across the country. Test and Protect will help us gradually change the restrictions that help to suppress COVID-19 so society can adapt to a new normal. If you experience any one of the symptoms - a high temperature, a... Continue Reading →
Further Government Support for North Ayrshire Businesses Requested
The Finance Secretary today confirmed that the Scottish Government is continuing to adapt to changing circumstances to try and offer small businesses financial support as the Covid-19 pandemic continues. This came after it was confirmed that the Scottish Government had provided funding support of around £35 million to businesses in North Ayrshire, including over £21... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 