1,214 MORE LOCAL PUPILS TO BENEFIT FROM FREE SCHOOL MEALS Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed a major expansion of free school meals, which will now be available to pupils in S1 to S3 across North Ayrshire as part of a new pilot by the SNP Scottish Government. North Ayrshire is one of eight councils selected to take... Continue Reading →
91% OF SCHOOL LEAVERS IN POSITIVE DESTINATION
NORTH AYRSHIRE MSP WELCOMES RISE IN SCHOOL LEAVERS ENTERING, WORK, EDUCATION OR TRAINING Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South has welcomed new figures that show that more young people in North Ayrshire are moving on to work, training or further education after leaving school - crediting the SNP Scottish Government’s investment in young people and education as a... Continue Reading →
SNP GOVERNMENT TO SCRAP TWO-CHILD CAP FROM 2ND MARCH 2026
LABOUR POLICY AFFECTING 820 FAMILIES IN NORTH AYRSHIRE Ruth Maguire MSP says SNP action will support 820 families in North Ayrshire who are impacted by the two-child cap, as the Scottish Government confirms the Labour policy will be scrapped in Scotland from 2nd March 2026. The two-child cap was introduced by the Tories as part... Continue Reading →
RUTH MAGUIRE WELCOMES FUNDING BOOST TO CUT LOCAL NHS WAITING TIMES
£5,708,768 INVESTMENT TO TACKLE LONGEST WAITS ACROSS NORTH AYRSHIRE Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of £5,708,768 of targeted funding to reduce waiting times in NHS Ayrshire & Arran, as part of £106 million new investment across NHS Scotland. The funding will focus on the longest waits for essential procedures and appointments, with investment... Continue Reading →
RUTH MAGUIRE MSP CALLS FOR PEOPLE TO BE RESPONSIBLE WHEN AT THE BEACH
Ruth Maguire MSP has highlighted the need for people to enjoy our beaches safely and responsibly. Commenting, SNP MSP Ruth Maguire said: “Here in Ayrshire, we are blessed with a beautiful coastline and wonderful beaches. Unsurprisingly, in good weather many visitors of all ages flock to the area. “They should be a clean, safe place... Continue Reading →
RUTH MAGUIRE MSP HAILS SURGE IN UNI ENTRANTS FROM DEPRIVED BACKGROUNDS
Local MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed new figures showing a near record number of students from Scotland’s most deprived communities are entering university including 260 in North Ayrshire. According to the latest data from the Scottish Funding Council, the number of students from SIMD (Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation) 0-20 areas attending university have made significant strides. This milestone... Continue Reading →
RUTH MAGUIRE MSP HIGHLIGHTS CAMPAIGN TO RECRUIT MORE FOSTER CARERS IN NORTH AYRSHIRE
Ruth Maguire MSP has urged people in North Ayrshire to consider becoming foster carers as a new SNP Scottish Government national campaign to find more foster carers was launched. Foster carers play a vital role in supporting and providing safe and loving foster homes to children and young people. They are key to the SNP Scottish... Continue Reading →
Vote on Assisted Dying
I am very grateful to constituents and campaigners, both those for and against the proposed legislation who have shared their views on Assisted Dying, often disclosing deeply personal experience and solemnly held beliefs on the topic. The testimony of those seeking a change to the law has been deeply moving and encouraged me to test... Continue Reading →
JOHN SWINNEY’S PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT DELIVERS FOR NORTH AYRSHIRE
PEAK RAIL FARES SCRAPPED, MORE GP APPOINTMENTS AND MORE MONEY IN POCKETS IN NORTH AYRSHIRE The SNP’s Programme for Government (PfG) will put more money in people's pockets and deliver more GP appointments in North Ayrshire local MSP Ruth Maguire has said. The PfG will scrap peak rail fares on publicly-owned Scotrail for good and deliver... Continue Reading →
SNP GOVERNMENT BUILDING RESILIENCE AND DELIVERING FOR NORTH AYRSHIRE
ONLY THE SNP IS FIGHTING SCOTLAND'S CORNER The SNP Government is “focused on delivering for North Ayrshire and building a more resilient Scotland,” Ruth Maguire MSP has said following the First Minister’s speech in Bute House this morning. Announcing that his next Programme for Government will take place on 6th May 2025, one year before... Continue Reading →
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