Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement today that children eligible for free school meals will continue to be supported over the summer. The Scottish Government have announced additional funding of £27.6 million to ensure councils are able to continue the provision of free school meals during the summer holidays and other food... Continue Reading →
Building Fire Safety Measures Pledge Welcomed by Ruth Maguire
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed a pledge by the Housing Minister that the Scottish Government will continue to strengthen fire safety measures in Scotland’s high rise buildings. On the third anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, Housing Minister, Kevin Stewart reiterated the Scottish Government’s commitment to prevent such a tragedy from happening again. A Ministerial... Continue Reading →
Local Groups Praised for Their Support as Covid-19 Next Steps Discussed
Ruth Maguire MSP has paid tribute to local volunteer groups and organisations for their role in providing support to their communities throughout the Covid-19 crisis. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, the SNP MSP noted that many organisations made up of dedicated volunteers have been working constantly to provide food, shopping and prescription services for people... Continue Reading →
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2020
Ruth Maguire MSP has given her support to recognise Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2020 in an ongoing effort to recognise the contributions of travelling communities to Scottish society. The month of June has been used to mark Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM) since 2008 to celebrate the history, culture and language... Continue Reading →
£300,000 Additional Support for Young Carers Announced
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the announcement that £300,000 from the £350 million communities funding to support people and communities affected by COVID-19, is being given to support young carers across Scotland. The additional funding comes as National Carers Week begins. Young Scot will receive £200,000 to provide online subscriptions and e-vouchers for young carers.... Continue Reading →
Flexibility in New Furlough Scheme Extension Needed to Protect Local Businesses
Ruth Maguire MSP has repeated calls from the Scottish Government for flexibility to be shown to employers as the furlough scheme has been extended until the end of October. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the extension of the job retention scheme which will enable employees to receive 80% of their salary November. However, the requirement for... Continue Reading →
Further Government Support for North Ayrshire Businesses Requested
The Finance Secretary today confirmed that the Scottish Government is continuing to adapt to changing circumstances to try and offer small businesses financial support as the Covid-19 pandemic continues. This came after it was confirmed that the Scottish Government had provided funding support of around £35 million to businesses in North Ayrshire, including over £21... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Welcomes Plans for Gradual Resumption of NHS Services
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed news that NHS Scotland will begin to resume services which have been suspended, delayed or deferred due to the Covid-19 outbreak. NHS Ayrshire and Arran have begun preparations to gradually resume elective procedures while continuing to protect urgent, emergency and maternity care. Over the coming weeks, limited clinical procedures will... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Adds Support to Call for Help for People With No Access to Public Funds
Ruth Maguire MSP has added her support to the Scottish Government’s call for support to be provided for people classed as having No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). People who have lived and worked across the UK for many years face significant financial hardship under this immigration rule, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic which has... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Urges Caution as Scottish Government Moves to Phase 1 of Lockdown Exit
Ruth Maguire MSP today echoed the First Minister’s call to continue to adhere to social distancing guidelines as the Scottish Government relaxed some of its lockdown measures. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that following a “sustained and unmistakable” decrease in the spread of Covid-19, the Scottish Government has moved into the first phase of its... Continue Reading →
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