Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the introduction of the SNP Scottish Government’s newest social security benefit, the Adult Disability Payment (ADP). The payment will be rolled out nationwide after a successful pilot in 13 local authorities across Scotland. New applications for the benefit are open. ADP will replace the UK government’s Personal Independence Payments (PIP). People... Continue Reading →
Casework Assistant for Ruth Maguire MSP
About The Role Ruth Maguire MSP is looking for a Casework Assistant to join her team Salary: £24,185 - £29,692 depending on skills and experience Hours: 35hours Location: Irvine Flexible working is available, this role can be part or full time and home and/or office based. Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP)... Continue Reading →
August 2022 Bulletin
The Scottish Parliament summer recess in Cunninghame South Constituency, has been productive for Ruth. Through August Ruth has held scheduled constituency surgeries in Stevenston, Kilwinning and Irvine, meeting constituents to hear their concerns, providing general advice and helping with any matters that she can raise on their behalf. Ruth has also held on location Street... Continue Reading →
July 2022 Bulletin
Making the most of the Scottish Parliament summer recess, Ruth Maguire MSP has taken the opportunity to get out and about in Cunninghame South Constituency, using the extra time to visit a selection of the many great attractions the area has to offer. Ruth has enjoyed speaking with local groups, businesses, and organisations and is... Continue Reading →
Delivering on child poverty commitments
MSP welcomes investment in families and supports calls for UK government to reverse damaging welfare reforms. Record investment of almost £8.5 billion was committed to support low income households between 2018-22, with almost £3.3 billion benefitting children. The fourth annual progress report on child poverty, published 29 June, shows that all of the actions committed as... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 20-24 June
Ruth Maguire MSP contributions in the Scottish Parliament 20-24 June 2022. Attended: Education, Children and Young People's Committee Scottish Parliament Contributions: Brexit (Impact on Economy) https://youtu.be/DkpCt08zgII Resource Spending Review (Children and Young People’s Rights) https://youtu.be/AzUUz54Veyg Retained European Union Law https://youtu.be/INAzjrftwvA Deaths in Custody https://youtu.be/3ICyy84vw4I Cost of Living Support https://youtu.be/bpBAhSTyGoA World Refugee Day https://youtu.be/-U-NLJTHdmo Votes: Non-Domestic... Continue Reading →
Cost of Living Support
UK Government must act The cost of living crisis brings bad news for almost everyone, however, it is the people who are on low to middle incomes for whom it potentially poses an unmanageable challenge. Whilst higher earners might be able to absorb higher costs, years of austerity and low income growth under Tory Governments have... Continue Reading →
Westminster mismanagement holding back Scotland’s economic potential
Ruth Maguire MSP raised concern that Brexit continues to harm Scotland’s economy – a persistent reminder of the ongoing cost which Scotland is paying for Westminster mismanagement. Reflecting on the Scottish Government's publication which showed analysis that the status quo is not allowing Scotland to fulfil our potential and that the UK economic model and Westminster... Continue Reading →
World Refugee Day
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 →
Importance of Great Bernera Community Land Buyout – Who owns our land and assets?
Ruth Maguire MSP contributing to Alisdair Allan’s Members Business Debate on Great Bernera Community Land Buyout, noted her support for the motion which recognises the work of the Great Bernera Community Development Trust towards a crofting community buyout and the development of its island. Presently citizens of Great Bernera are facing a challenging situation with the loss of the school and care home,... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 