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 →
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 →
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 →
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire Remembers Ardeer Girls in the Scottish Parliament
Ruth Maguire MSP has led a debate in the Scottish Parliament, congratulating Cartridge Girls for staging the play The Girls of Cartridge Hut No.7, by playwright Jack Dickson; a drama set at Nobles Explosive Company at Ardeer, Stevenston, charting the history of an industrial accident at the site in 1884, through the eyes of four young women who lost... Continue Reading →
Communications Officer for Ruth Maguire MSP
About The Role Ruth Maguire MSP is looking for a Communications Officer to join her team Hours: 35 hours Location: Irvine, Edinburgh or Home working Salary: £30,115 - £33,518 depending on skills and experience Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) MSPs are employers in their own right. Under their employment, you will become part of a team... Continue Reading →
Support for disabled people’s transition to adulthood to be examined
MSPs are asking for the public to share their views on the support that is currently available for disabled children and young people as they grow into adulthood. The findings will be considered by the Scottish Parliament’s Education, Children and Young People Committee as part of their scrutiny of a Bill which seeks to introduce more structured... Continue Reading →
Casework Assistant for Ruth Maguire MSP
About The Role Ruth Maguire MSP is looking for a Casework Assistant to join her team Salary: £24,185 - £29,692 depending on skills and experience Hours: 35hours Location: Irvine Flexible working is available, this role can be part or full time and home and/or office based. Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP)... Continue Reading →
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