Ruth Maguire MSP has called for evidence led routine Covid testing for Scotland’s health and social care workers. The SNP MSP for Cunninghame South gave her backing for staff working in the healthcare sector to be given access to routine testing while speaking in the Scottish Parliament in a debate on the subject. It was... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP “Employers must ensure safety of their workforce”
Cunninghame South MSP Ruth Maguire received confirmation from the Justice Secretary that businesses and employers who continue to fail to implement social distancing regulations could face heavy fines from police. The SNP MSP today sought clarification on what powers Police Scotland have to enforce social distancing measures when dealing with employers potentially putting their staff... Continue Reading →
Open Letter to Local Businesses (COVID-19)
Dear Local Business Owners, As you will be aware, Coronavirus is the biggest challenge we have faced in our lifetimes and the measures we take to deal with it must reflect its magnitude. Effectively, Scotland is in lockdown and individuals and businesses alike must play their part in doing what simply must be done to... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Gives Backing to Retail Union Ne’er Day Campaign
Ruth Maguire MSP was among a number of parliamentarians who gave their support to USDAW’s campaign to end New Year’s Day trading in large stores. The shopworker’s trade union delivered over 3,000 postcards to Holyrood, urging the Scottish Government to implement existing legislation which would fully enact The Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Trading... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 