The SNP have won a record breaking victory in the Scottish Parliament election, winning 62 constituency seats - a record number and an incredible 85% of the total. Hanging on to every constituency won in 2016 and gained seats from both Labour and the Tories. And while the constituency vote shares of Labour, the Tories and the Lib Dems... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Re-elected MSP for Cunninghame South
The electorate of Cunninghame South has re-elected the SNP’s Ruth Maguire to represent them as MSP in the Scottish Parliament. With a turn out of 58.04%, Ruth Maguire strengthened her majority vote and won the election with more than double the votes of the closest opposition candidate. The people of Cunninghame South have emphatically endorsed... Continue Reading →
Scottish Parliament Election
Plans for safe campaign and poll. The safety of campaigners, election workers and the public is central to plans for the Scottish Parliament election, Parliamentary Business Minister Graeme Dey has said. In a statement to the Scottish Parliament, Mr Dey said Scottish Government guidance will be published shortly setting out what is permitted under public... Continue Reading →
SNP Pledge Free School Meals for All Primary School Pupils
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed the announcement that every primary school pupil in North Ayrshire will be eligible for free school meals, all year around, if the SNP is re-elected in May. Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, set out this latest step in the drive to tackle child poverty and make Scotland the first... Continue Reading →