SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed the announcement that every primary school pupil in North Ayrshire will be eligible for free school meals, all year around, if the SNP is re-elected in May. Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, set out this latest step in the drive to tackle child poverty and make Scotland the first... Continue Reading →
£251 Million Ayrshire Growth Deal Signed
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed today’s announcement that the Ayrshire Growth Deal has been signed off, ratifying the arrangements for major financial investment into the region. The deal will bring a total of £251 million worth of investment into the area, with ambitions to secure private sector investment with the potential to create up to... Continue Reading →
Assurances Given on Covid Travel Exemptions for Caring Responsibilities
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed reassurances given to local constituents from the First Minister that exemptions to travel restrictions apply to people who have caring responsibilities. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made the clarification today in the Scottish Parliament following her update on changes to restrictions by local authority area. While the West of Scotland and... Continue Reading →
In Remembrance of Great Sacrifice and Hopes of Peace
This past weekend, Remembrance Sunday was markedly different from previous years with the public being urged to stay home in light of the coronavirus pandemic. In normal circumstances, I would have joined with the community at the Remembrance service at the war memorial in Kilwinning to lay a wreath to pay respects to those who... Continue Reading →
North Ayrshire to be Placed into Level 3 Restrictions
The Scottish Government have today confirmed that North Ayrshire will be placed into Level 3 of the new five level framework of coronavirus. The five level framework comes into effect on Monday 2 November with Level 3 broadly resembling restrictions which were introduced to the Central Belt and West of Scotland earlier in the month.... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Hits Out at UK Gov’s Decision to End VAT Suspension for PPE
SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has branded the UK Tory government’s decision to allow the temporary suspension of VAT on personal protective equipment (PPE) to expire as “shocking”. VAT on PPE was cut to 0% in May following a campaign from trade union groups and opposition parties, with the cut applying to items... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Encourages Applications for Scotland Loves Local Fund
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has encouraged projects in North Ayrshire to apply for a new £1 million fund, which has been launched by the SNP government to help promote town centres and online businesses and encourage people to spend locally. Grants of between £500 and £5000 will be given out as part of the Scotland... Continue Reading →
New Child Payment Benefit to Help Families as Bill Passes to Tackle Poverty
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the unanimous passing of legislation to improve the benefits system to help those who need it most by the Scottish Parliament. The Social Security Administration and Tribunal Membership (Scotland) Bill supports the delivery of the new Scottish Child Payment, to provide low-income families with an additional £10 per week, initially... Continue Reading →
£24 Billion Infrastructure Plan Aims to Boost Jobs
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government’s publication of its £24 billion Draft Infrastructure Investment Plan (IIP) which aims to support tens of thousands of jobs. Covering the five year period between 2021-22 to 2025-26, the Plan will help stimulate Scotland’s green economic recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It includes investment to decarbonise... Continue Reading →
Consultation on Short Term Lets Regulation Opens
Ruth Maguire MSP has encouraged residents to take part in the Scottish Government’s consultation on proposed legislation for the regulation of short term lets. Proposals by the Scottish Government include a mandatory licensing scheme to ensure that all short-term lets are safe and to address issues faced by neighbours. If passed by the Scottish Parliament,... Continue Reading →
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