NEW REPORT: CHILD POVERTY TO DECLINE IN SCOTLAND BUT RISE IN REST OF UK Scotland is set to be the only part of the UK to see a decline in child poverty rates thanks to Scotland-only social security policies introduced by the SNP Scottish Government, a report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has shown. The... Continue Reading →
Severe Weather Across Scotland
Met Office red weather warnings for wind brought by Storm Éowyn. The First Minister has urged people to follow Police Scotland advice not to travel tomorrow (Friday 24 January). The Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGoRR) has been activated ahead of the red weather warning for wind from 1000 until 1700 tomorrow, covering parts of Dumfries... Continue Reading →
RUTH MAGUIRE MSP: I WILL PUT IN HARD YARDS TO TACKLE CHILD POVERTY
SNP SET OUT LONG TERM VISION TO ERADICATE CHILD POVERTY Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, has said, “I will put in the hard yards to tackle child poverty” in North Ayrshire following First Minister John Swinney setting out his long-term vision to eradicate child poverty across Scotland. The First Minister has outlined that tackling... Continue Reading →
RUTH MAGUIRE MSP: GETTING FLU JAG WILL PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILY AND THE NHS
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has encouraged all eligible people in North Ayrshire to make sure that they get their winter flu jag to protect them against serious illness. Scotland had the highest uptake of flu vaccines amongst people over 65 in the UK last winter, with research from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) showing... Continue Reading →
RUTH MAGUIRE MSP: SNP GOVERNMENT HELPING COMMUNITIES ACROSS NORTH AYRSHIRE
Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, has highlighted that £58,588,289 was issued by Social Security Scotland in 2023/24 to support people across North Ayrshire. Social Security Scotland issues support payments including the Scottish Child Payment; Best Start Grant; Disability Payments as well as winter heating assistance, support for carers and additional resources for those seeking... Continue Reading →
IMPROVING NHS, SCRAPPING TWO CHILD CAP AND DELIVERING UNIVERSAL WINTER SUPPORT
The SNP Government’s Budget will deliver progress for Scotland, by Scotland – after listening carefully to the people of Scotland and taking action on their concerns. SNP MSP for Cunninghame South Ruth Maguire highlighted key SNP policies which will be taken forward in the Budget which will benefit people in North Ayrshire including: · ... Continue Reading →
SNP DELIVERING £17.4 MILLION WORTH OF NON-DOMESTIC RATES RELIEF IN NORTH AYRSHIRE
SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire has welcomed the news that 4,100 properties in North Ayrshire have received £17.4 million worth of non-domestic rates relief this year, thanks to SNP policies. Non-domestic rates relief lowers bills for eligible organisations, through initiatives like the Small Business Bonus Scheme – which offers 100% non-domestic rates relief for... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP: “Carer Support Payment Rollout a Milestone Moment”
Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, has said that the nationwide rollout of the Carer Support Payment is a "milestone moment". The Carer Support Payment, which is a payment of £81.90 per week paid by Social Security Scotland, has been introduced in phases since November 2023 and as of today is now available to people... Continue Reading →
NEW FIGURES REVEAL VALUE OF SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN NORTH AYRSHIRE
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed new figures which show £5,522,197 has been paid out to families across North Ayrshire in Best Start Grants and Best Start Foods Payments, saying “the Scottish Government’s fair and respectful approach to social security is making a real difference to families in North Ayrshire.” According to figures from Social Security... Continue Reading →
Search for Local Heroes – 25th Anniversary of the Scottish Parliament
Nominations for local heroes from communities across Scotland is underway as the Scottish Parliament commemorate the 25th anniversary, since the official opening by Queen Elizabeth II, on 1 July 1999. SNP MSP Ruth Maguire for Cunninghame South is seeking nominations for local heroes to join her at the historic event which is set to take... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 