Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South, has asked the Scottish Government how a new voluntary scheme Distance Aware, will help constituents, who may be feeling vulnerable, as protective measures, introduced before Christmas, are lifted. Under the new scheme free badges and lanyards will be available to people who wish to show others they would welcome additional space and extra care while out in public. The Scottish... Continue Reading →
NPT Review Conference and Anniversary of TPNW Entry into Force
Ruth Maguire MSP's contribution to Bill Kidd's Private Members' debate, held in the Scottish Parliament, on Thursday 20 January, on the NPT Review Conference and Anniversary of the TPNW Entry into Force. https://youtu.be/TVwfvElhH6w
Statement: Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South
On Tuesday 27th April 2021 I received the difficult news that I had been diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer. Having now had time to process what this means for me and talk things over with my family, I feel it is only right that I share this information with my constituents. Although my condition is... 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 →
Domestic Violence Support Highlighted as Covid Restrictions Reintroduced to Slow Spread of Virus
Ruth Maguire MSP today welcomed comments from the First Minister which highlighted available support to women experiencing or at risk of domestic violence. The comments came after the MSP for Cunninghame South asked a question in response to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s statement detailing new Covid restrictions which take effect across Scotland this week. Under... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Celebrates Community’s Efforts to Cure Blood Cancer
To mark Blood Cancer Awareness Month this September, Ruth Maguire MSP took part in a digital ‘Day of Action’ to celebrate the number of potential stem cell donors in Cunninghame South on the Anthony Nolan register and raise awareness of the urgent need for more donors in light of the challenges to donor recruitment presented... Continue Reading →
Ambitious Covid Recovery Plan Aims to Invest in North Ayrshire Economy
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced an ambitious Programme for Government aimed at ensuring a strong economic recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic. Under the commitments, all young people in Scotland aged 16 to 24 will be guaranteed a job, education, apprenticeship or formal training through a new £60 million government scheme. By this Autumn,... Continue Reading →
Expansion of Free Debt Advice to Support Households
Ruth Maguire MSP has today welcomed investment of £2.4 million by the Scottish Government to offer free debt advice to households across Scotland. The money will be distributed among a number of advice organisations to expand their services and invest in more effective methods to assist individuals with debt. This is also aimed at helping... Continue Reading →
Patient Experience to be at the Core of Cancer Services Remobilisation
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed Scottish Government plans to restart NHS Scotland’s cancer services that puts patient experience at its heart. Focus on the remobilisation plans, due to launch in the autumn, will centre on improving services and ensuring access for patients to the best possible treatments. The pandemic has resulted in significant disruption, with... Continue Reading →
Criminal Disclosure Reforms to Come into Effect This Year
Ruth Maguire MSP has urged employers and insurers to be aware of changes to rules previous criminal convictions which people need to disclose which will take effect this year. From 30 November, the length of time that many convictions need to be disclosed by job and insurance applicants will be reduced. A six-month custodial sentence... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 