Mid Fife and Glenrothes January 2020 Newsletter

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Welcome to my January 2020 newsletter

Brexit will become official at 11.00 pm tonight, Friday 31 January 2020, and Scotland will be forced to leave the EU despite an overwhelming majority vote to remain.

In my contribution to the debate on Scotland's future on Wednesday, I spoke directly to the European nationals I represent: "I am so sorry. You have been let down. This is your country - please stay with us."

I spoke about my constituent from Germany who has lived with her husband in Glenrothes for nearly 30 years; works as a foster carer for Fife Council; gives love and protection to some of the most vulnerable children in our society; and has been denied 'Settled Status' on three occasions.

Scotland has the right to choose its own future. On Wednesday, a majority of MSPs voted in favour of holding a second independence referendum later this year. We can choose to be an open, inclusive, independent European nation.

Yours for Scotland,

Jenny Gilruth MSP

Jenny's Schools Internship Scheme 2020

I was delighted to meet with the Pupil Parliament at Glenrothes High School on 24 January to launch my 2020 Schools Internship Scheme.

S5 and S6 pupils from Auchmuty, Glenrothes and Glenwood high schools can apply for the chance to gain an insight into the work of a local MSP's office. One pupil from each school will join Jenny's constituency team for a one-week internship in June.

The closing date for applications is this Friday, 7 February.

How to apply for Jenny's Schools Internship Scheme

My next advice surgeries will be held on Monday 17 and Friday 21 February. Please contact my office on 01592 764815 to make an appointment.

Monday 17 February 2020

10.00 am - 10.45 am:
St Ninian's Cafe, Macedonia
11.00 am - 11.45 am:
BB's Coffee & Muffins, Glenrothes
12.00 pm - 12.45 pm:
12 Commercial Street, Markinch

Friday 21 February 2020

10.00 am - 10.45 am: Sainsbury's Cafe, Leven
11.00 am - 11.45 am:
Sandy Brae Community Centre, Kennoway

Working for you

Fife Child Sexual Exploitation Unit Visit

I met with Sarah Finnegan and Jade Doig of Barnardo's at Glenrothes Police Station to learn more about their work with Police Scotland to reduce the impact of child sexual exploitation (CSE) in Fife and across Scotland.

Supporting the WASPI campaign

I raised the WASPI campaign in the Scottish Parliament and highlighted the case of my constituent, Jane Barr, who was forced to take early retirement and rely on food banks as she did not qualify for the full state pension.

Watch Jenny's question

Scottish Enterprise MSP Advice Clinic

I sponsored Scottish Enterprise's drop in advice clinic in the Scottish Parliament, which provided MSPs with an opportunity to ask questions about ongoing business issues and activities in their constituencies and regions.

Welcoming the Scottish Child Payment

I have welcomed the Scottish Government's announcement of a ground-breaking £10 weekly Scottish Child Payment that will help around 32,100 children in 19,000 families across Fife when applications open later this year.

Read Jenny's press release

I have lodged motions in the Scottish Parliament to celebrate and give recognition to a number of local people, projects and organisations including:

Award for Active Schools Fife
Kingdom Housing Association Wins Two National Awards
Kinglassie Woman Helps Injured Australian Animals
Largo Man Launches Alcohol-free Spirit
Leven First Aider Honoured by the Princess Royal
Windygates Teen, Layla Cooke, Helps Others Learn Sign Language
Leven's Sophia Hamilton Celebrates her 100th Birthday

Read Jenny's motions

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Jenny Gilruth MSP · 12 Commercial Street · Markinch, Fife KY7 6DE · United Kingdom