Making the most of the Scottish Parliament summer recess, Ruth Maguire MSP has taken the opportunity to get out and about in Cunninghame South Constituency, using the extra time to visit a selection of the many great attractions the area has to offer. Ruth has enjoyed speaking with local groups, businesses, and organisations and is... Continue Reading →
World Refugee Day
MSP marks World Refugee Day by welcoming and recognising the contribution of refugees to Scotland's communities Joining colleagues in the Scottish Parliament chamber Ruth Maguire MSP used the opportunity of World Refugee Day to welcome people who have sought refuge in Scotland from war and persecution, including refugees and people seeking asylum. Recognising the contribution... Continue Reading →
Importance of Great Bernera Community Land Buyout – Who owns our land and assets?
Ruth Maguire MSP contributing to Alisdair Allan’s Members Business Debate on Great Bernera Community Land Buyout, noted her support for the motion which recognises the work of the Great Bernera Community Development Trust towards a crofting community buyout and the development of its island. Presently citizens of Great Bernera are facing a challenging situation with the loss of the school and care home,... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP welcomes progress on UNCRC
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed plans to progress Scotland’s ground-breaking children’s rights legislation, announced by Deputy First Minister John Swinney today. The UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill was backed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament in March 2021, but could not be implemented because of a legal challenge brought by the UK Government. In October, the Supreme... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 16-20 May
Ruth Maguire MSP’s activities in the Scottish Parliament 16-20 May 2022. Attended: Cross Party Group Human Trafficking Education, Children and Young People Committee Meeting Stroke Association Event Stroke Association Statistics for Cunninghame South Constituency Scottish Parliament Contributions: Scottish Attainment Challenge https://youtu.be/iANajy6e5QI Votes: Long COVID Supporting Carers During the Cost of Living Crisis Protecting Attainment... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 9-13 May
Ruth Maguire MSP's activities in the Scottish Parliament 9-13 May 2022. Attended: Education, Children and Young People Committee meeting ECYPC - Scottish Attainment Challenge inquiry virtual engagement with teachers Universities of Scotland Meeting Animal Welfare Foundation meeting Scottish Parliament Contributions: Scottish Government's International Work https://youtu.be/T73TgTxKv_Q Votes: Tackling Violent Crime Ferry Problems Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform)(Scotland)Bill... Continue Reading →
Scottish Government’s International Work
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire highlights the Scottish Government's commitment to adopt a feminist foreign policy, the first country in the UK to do so. Ruth Maguire MSP contributed to the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee debate, on its inquiry into the Scottish Government’s international work, held in the Scottish Parliament 10 May 2022.... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 2-6 May
A brief round up of Ruth's activities in the Scottish Parliament and Cunninghame South Constituency 2-6 May 2022. Monday was a holiday, sometimes known as May Day or Labour Day. The first Monday in May is an annual holiday in celebration of International Workers Day. In the spirit of the day, in the constituency, Ruth... Continue Reading →
Menopause (HRT Shortages)
This week in the Scottish Parliament, during Health and Social Care Portfolio Questions, SNP MSP Ruth Maguire asked the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that women, who need it, have access to specialist services for advice and support on the diagnosis and management of menopause. Marie Todd, Minister for Public Health,... Continue Reading →
Monthly Bulletin April 2022
Ruth was honoured to be selected as a Member of the Education, Children and Young People Committee and following the Scottish Parliament Spring Recess, Ruth commenced her duties. Established in June 2021, the Education Children and Young People committee focuses on: schools, colleges and universitiesadditional support for learningearly years and childcareChildren’s Hearingschild protection; andthe Scottish Child... Continue Reading →
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