Ruth Maguire urges women to give both votes to the SNP on May 6th and highlights the SNP’s plans to support women as Scotland recovers from COVID, by outlining the wide range of policies an SNP Government will introduce to improve health outcomes and economic opportunities for women - both at home and abroad. Commenting... Continue Reading →
Time for a Fashion Revolution
Ruth Maguire SNP attends Fashion Revolution Scotland Discussion This week Ruth Maguire was delighted to be invited to an online event hosted by Fashion Revolution Scotland. Fashion Revolution, is a global movement of people working to bring positive change to the fashion industry, by raising public awareness about the systemic challenges facing the global fashion... Continue Reading →
SNP pledge transformational investment for NHS remobilisation
At the heart of the SNP’s Manifesto for the 2021 Scottish Parliament election is the National Health Service. The pandemic has placed exceptional pressures on our NHS - and that requires an exceptional response. If re-elected the SNP will undertake a full-scale post-pandemic remobilisation of the NHS and have pledged a transformational increase in frontline... Continue Reading →
Scotland must continue to lead the world on climate change
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 ‘TEAR DOWN BARRIERS’ to learning
CHARGES TO BE ABOLISHED AS COST OF THE SCHOOL DAY TARGETED The Deputy First Minister John Swinney has pledged to tear down barriers to learning as he unveiled a package of practical measures designed to reduce the cost of the school day. The Education Secretary has confirmed that an SNP government will end the practice... Continue Reading →
Building a Better Future
On the SNP's ambitious housing policy Ruth Maguire SNP for Cunninghame South said: "Our homes are more than just bricks and mortar – good housing supports our health, our wellbeing, our life chances and our job prospects. Everyone deserves a home that brings us those chances and opportunities. If re-elected The SNP will deliver 100,000... 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 →
Progressive Policies to Support Children and Families
On the SNP's progressive policies, design to help and support children and families, Ruth Maguire SNP for Cunninghame South said: "Lets make Scotland the best place to grow up for all our children. Re-elect an SNP Government and we will keep doing everything we can to make that vision a reality. With ambitious and progressive policies... Continue Reading →
End the Digital Divide
Every school child in Scotland will be given a brand new computer under an SNP government, helping to give them the best start in life. Closing the attainment gap in Scotland is a long-established objective of the SNP, however there is still work to do to achieve this goal. Bold action is required, with... Continue Reading →
Scottish independence
Landmark draft Bill published for future referendum. Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed a draft independence referendum Bill, published today, to give people in Scotland the right to decide their future, once the current health crisis is over. Constitution Secretary Michael Russell said the draft Bill is being brought forward to offer Scotland the choice of... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 