It is our ambition to keep Scotland at the very forefront of global efforts to tackle climate change. In Government, the SNP has introduced the most ambitious legal framework for emissions reduction in the world, with a target to reduce emissions by 75% by 2030, on the way to being a net zero nation by... Continue Reading →
SNP will bring Scotland’s Railways into Public Ownership
If re-elected the SNP will take over the running of Scotland's rail franchise. ScotRail services would move into public sector control when the current franchise with Abellio expires – expected to happen in March 2022. Commenting SNP Ruth Maguire for Cunninghame South said: “This bold move by the SNP will bring stability and certainty to... Continue Reading →
Scotland’s Railways in the hands of Scotland’s People
LOCAL MSP WELCOMES SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT TAKING OVER SCOTRAIL Local MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed the announcement that the SNP Scottish Government is taking over the running of the country’s rail franchise. ScotRail services will move into public sector control when the current franchise with Abellio expires - expected to happen in March 2022. Transport Secretary Michael Matheson... Continue Reading →