MSP marks World Refugee Day by welcoming and recognising the contribution of refugees to Scotland's communities Joining colleagues in the Scottish Parliament chamber Ruth Maguire MSP used the opportunity of World Refugee Day to welcome people who have sought refuge in Scotland from war and persecution, including refugees and people seeking asylum. Recognising the contribution... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 6-10 June
Ruth Maguire MSP activities in the Scottish Parliament and Cunninghame South Constituency, 6-10 June 2022. This week Ruth was delighted to be back hosting in person constituency surgeries in Stevenston Library and Castlepark Community Centre. Ruth called on Stagecoach to reconsider plans to axe local bus services Attended: Edinburgh University - Seminar on Sex, Gender... Continue Reading →
Analysis of risk to female refugees fleeing Ukraine, Portfolio Question
During Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Portfolio Question Time in the Scottish Parliament today, Ruth Maguire MSP asked the Scottish Government what analysis it has carried out of the specific risk to female refugees who are fleeing Ukraine to resettle in Scotland. Response provided by Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development and... Continue Reading →