Local SNP MSP Ruth Maguire MSP has hailed the “transformative” impact of SNP policies after new figures showed that children and young people from North Ayrshire have taken 7,027,144 free bus journeys since the SNP Scottish Government introduced free travel for those under 22 three years ago. This follows news earlier this month that over... Continue Reading →
5,677,541 FREE BUS JOURNEYS MADE BY UNDER 22s IN NORTH AYRSHIRE UNDER SNP GOVERNMENT
Ruth Maguire MSP has marked “the transformative impact of SNP policies” as new figures show 5,677,541 of bus journeys were made by under 22s in North Ayrshire since the SNP Government introduced the policy three years ago. Earlier this week it was revealed that over 200 million free bus journeys had been made by young... Continue Reading →
Severe Weather Across Scotland
Met Office red weather warnings for wind brought by Storm Éowyn. The First Minister has urged people to follow Police Scotland advice not to travel tomorrow (Friday 24 January). The Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGoRR) has been activated ahead of the red weather warning for wind from 1000 until 1700 tomorrow, covering parts of Dumfries... Continue Reading →
Assurances Given on Covid Travel Exemptions for Caring Responsibilities
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed reassurances given to local constituents from the First Minister that exemptions to travel restrictions apply to people who have caring responsibilities. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made the clarification today in the Scottish Parliament following her update on changes to restrictions by local authority area. While the West of Scotland and... Continue Reading →
Active Travel Encouraged As Schools Return
Ruth Maguire MSP has encouraged residents to consider active travel options as extra pressure on road networks is anticipated with children and young people returning to school. Schools across Scotland are welcoming pupils back this week following scientific advice to the Scottish Government which permits their safe reopening. A new campaign has been launched to... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 