First Minister – Stuart McMillan MSP

Local candidate welcomes “transformational” SNP manifesto

Today, the SNP launched their manifesto for the upcoming Scottish Parliamentary election – and local candidate Stuart McMillan has welcomed his party’s commitment to recovery from COVID-19 and Brexit to build a fairer Scotland. Nicola Sturgeon launched the manifesto and branded it “transformational” in its ambition. Commenting, Stuart said: “The SNP is setting out a […]

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ICU beds at IRH are not closing, says Health Secretary

In a letter to Stuart McMillan MSP, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman MSP has confirmed that NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are not closing the two ICU beds at the IRH. The Greenock and Inverclyde MSP wrote to the Health Secretary and the Chief Executive of NHSGGC following continued concerns from the public about the […]

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Intensive Care Unit at IRH is NOT closing

Stuart McMillan MSP has received confirmation from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the First Minister that the Intensive Care Unit at Inverclyde Royal Hospital is not closing. The local SNP MSP put several questions to the health board in light of reports that staff were told on 1 October that the unit was to […]

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Local MSP asks First Minister whether house party hosts will receive tougher fines given rise in COVID-19 figures

Stuart McMillan MSP asked an FMQ today about reports that the highest proportion of positive COVID-19 tests is among young adults. The Greenock and Inverclyde MSP went on to ask whether the Scottish Government would consider tougher fines for hosts of house parties. The First Minister said: “More recently, the 18-39 year age group has […]

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SNP MSP backs proposals for new ‘Scottish Visa’

TORY IMMIGRATION PLANS WILL HARM BUSINESSES AND PUBLIC SERVICES IN INVERCLYDE SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has backed proposals for a new Scottish Visa to address depopulation and cut skills gaps in Inverclyde set to be made worse by Brexit. Under plans announced by the First Minister, migrants who want to live in Scotland could choose […]

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McMillan highlights need to further protect at-risk women and girls from male violence

During today’s (28 November 2019) First Ministers Questions, Stuart McMillan MSP asked the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to eliminate violence against women and girls (VAWAG) – particularly those from at-risk groups. According to research collated by Zero Tolerance – a charity with a vision of a world without men’s violence […]

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SNP Scottish Government sets out Programme for Government while Westminster in shutdown

Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde has welcomed the Scottish Government’s 2019-20 Programme for Government, as the SNP sets out plans to tackle climate change and build a fairer country in the midst of Westminster chaos and instability. Setting out her plans for the year ahead, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP has outlined how […]

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EU citizens urged to stay in Inverclyde

MSP: “YOU WILL ALWAYS REMAIN WELCOME IN SCOTLAND” SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has made an impassioned plea to EU citizens living in Greenock and Inverclyde to stay in Scotland amid ongoing Brexit uncertainty. This week the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, made a commitment to EU citizens that Scotland remains their home – promising to continue […]

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Inverclyde MSP calls on PM to rule out No Deal and commit to second EU referendum

Local SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has joined with colleagues from across the party divide to oppose Theresa May’s proposed Brexit deal and call for the threat of No-Deal to be taken off the table. Speaking in the chamber on Tuesday during a Scottish Government debate on EU withdrawal negotiations, MSPs from the SNP, Scottish Labour, […]

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McMillan joins First Minister in praising Clare’s Law success in Scotland

Today MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde, Stuart McMillan, welcomed the First Minister’s announcement that the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse in Scotland (DSDAS), also known as Clare’s Law, has helped protect those at risk of domestic violence in Scotland as it enters its third year. DSDAS was introduced in Scotland on 1 October 2015 following […]

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McMillan and Sturgeon Slam UK Government over Brexit

Greenock and Inverclyde MSP Stuart McMillan today asked the First Minister what assurances the Scottish Government had received regarding the transfer of powers to Scotland following Brexit. After a summer of slow progress over Brexit, leaked documents and poor engagement with devolved governments, Mr McMillan was keen to receive an update before meeting the EU’s […]

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Drug Driving Limits to be Introduced in Scotland after Local MSP Campaign

Stuart McMillan MSP has praised the Scottish Government after it was revealed that plans were underway to introduce drug-driving limits and roadside testing to Scotland – which has been a campaign issue for the Greenock and Inverclyde MSP. Stuart wrote to Justice Secretary Michael Matheson in June 2016 to ask whether the Scottish Government would […]

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MSP Meets First Minister with Clydeside Action on Asbestos

Stuart McMillan MSP met with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Phyllis Craig MBE from Clydeside Action on Asbestos today to discuss important developments in the diagnosis and treatment of asbestos related diseases in Scotland. General Practitioners are set to gain access to a new learning resource and reference on how to deal with the scourge […]