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SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has called on Labour MSPs to get behind the full devolution of rail services to Scotland, after a former Labour transport minister urged that the Scottish Parliament be given full responsibility over Network Rail. Tom Harris, a senior adviser to the Rail Review, said that all lines, signals, stations and infrastructure […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde has organised a local litter pick to show his support for Keep Scotland Beautiful’s Clean Up Scotland campaign. The SNP MSP will be at Tower Hill on Friday 17 May between 10am and 12 noon as part of Keep Scotland Beautiful’s annual Spring Clean, which is a national […]
Read More…On Wednesday 10 April, Stuart McMillan MSP welcomed Creative Scotland to the Tontine Hotel for an event bringing together local stakeholders from the creative sector. Creative Scotland’s Executive Director, Screen Isabel Davis, and Place, Partnerships and Communities Officer, Karen Dick, gave a presentation before taking questions from the audience, which consisted of over 40 local […]
Read More…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 […]
Read More…SNP MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde, Stuart McMillan, has demanded the UK Tory government end the pension injustice for thousands of women across Scotland. Speaking in a Scottish Parliament debate (3rd April), the local MSP challenged the Prime Minister and Work & Pensions Secretary to support those who have been adversely affected by the acceleration […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP has welcomed the news that two Inverclyde groups have received a share of almost £300,000 in Scottish Government funding for 2019-2021. Inverclyde Association for Mental Health and Belville Community Garden Trust have been awarded £185,316 and £149,791 from the latest round of the Climate Challenge Fund, respectively. Inverclyde Association for Mental Health, […]
Read More…New figures have revealed that 20,244 families in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area have benefitted from a Baby Box, as the Scottish Government announced a new design in time for Mother’s Day. Across the country, over 80,000 Baby Boxes have been delivered since April 2017. A team of young people, including 16 year-old […]
Read More…NI REGISTRATIONS FOR OVERSEAS WORKERS IN SCOTLAND DROPS SNP MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde, Stuart McMillan, has said that the Tories’ “narrow-minded Brexit rhetoric” is to blame for a fall in the number of overseas workers coming to Scotland, and warned that this may cause damage to the economy and public services. Latest figures from […]
Read More…BREXIT STILL THE BIGGEST THREAT TO SCOTLAND’S ECONOMY Unemployment has fallen to a record-low in Scotland, as latest figures show Scottish economic growth outperforming the rest of the UK. Levels of unemployment have reached a new low of 3.4% in Scotland, outperforming the rest of the UK – with UK unemployment at 3.9%. The welcome […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP has been given assurances from the Scottish Government that animal welfare legislation will be strengthened, meaning severe animal cruelty offences would not be subject to a time limit for prosecution. The Greenock and Inverclyde MSP met with the Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment, Mairi Gougeon MSP, on Wednesday 13 […]
Read More…On Tuesday 19 March, Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde led a Member’s Debate in the Scottish Parliament to highlight the month of March being Scottish Tourism Month 2019. Coordinated by the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA), Scottish Tourism Month’s mantra for 2019 is ‘Tourism is Everyone’s Business’ to reinforce how important tourism is to […]
Read More…New figures released by the Scottish Government estimate that businesses across Inverclyde will save £200,000 thanks to an SNP policy to protect small businesses. The Scottish Government’s decision to cap increases in poundage rates to below inflation will result in lower business rates for firms across Scotland. The move will save businesses in Scotland a […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP lent his support to Marie Curie’s big fundraising appeal month, the Great Daffodil Appeal, at an event at Scottish Parliament recently. Meeting with staff and volunteers from Marie Curie, the Greenock and Inverclyde MSP was interested to hear about care and support provided to people living with terminal illness in Scotland. Marie […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP is encouraging constituents in Greenock and Inverclyde to take part in the public consultation on proposals to tackle incidents of dogs attacking livestock. Crown Office statistics reveal that offences under the current livestock protection legislation have more than doubled since 2008, while Police Scotland have said that they received 338 reports of […]
Read More…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, […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde has welcomed the news that Craigend Resource Centre will receive almost £1.2m from the Scottish Government’s £20m Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF). The Greenock-based centre is one of 18 projects being awarded RCGF funding in 2019/20. Commenting, the local SNP MSP said: “Craigend Resource Centre is an asset […]
Read More…Today, Stuart McMillan MSP visited Dales Marine’s Garvel Clyde Dock to meet local apprentices as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, which runs every year from 4-8th March. The Greenock and Inverclyde MSP met Adam James, Reece Wolfenden, Lee McConachie and Robbie Kincaid during his visit, who gave an insight into how they ended up becoming […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP and Ronnie Cowan MP have welcomed the news that full responsibility for devolved benefits will be transferred to the Scottish Government on 1st April 2020, with the SNP Government laying out its timetable for their delivery this week. By the end of 2021, the Scottish Government will be delivering new claims for […]
Read More…The Scottish Government’s Small Business Bonus Scheme provided £2.6m of support for businesses across Inverclyde in 2017/18 – a 15.8% rise on the previous year, equivalent to an extra £364,000. The Small Business Bonus Scheme, delivered by the SNP in 2008/09, supports local firms by reducing their rates liability or taking firms out of business […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde has secured the right to introduce his Proposed Recovery of Medical Costs for Industrial Diseases (Scotland) Bill, having gained cross-party support from over 18 SNP, Scottish Labour and Scottish Greens MSPs. The local MSP lodged his final proposal on Friday 1 February and had four weeks to obtain […]
Read More…SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT WARNS OF 7% FALL IN GDP The Scottish Government has warned that a no-deal Brexit would hammer Scotland’s economy, with national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) predicted to fall by up to 7%. The Chief Economic Advisor to Scotland reports that a no-deal Brexit has the potential to push the Scottish economy into recession, […]
Read More…Today, the Scottish Government’s 2019-20 budget plans have been formally approved by the Scottish Parliament. Greenock and Inverclyde MSP, Stuart McMillan, has supported the Finance Secretary’s proposals since he presented them to Parliament in December 2018, with some of the key budget promises including extra funding for education, the health service and infrastructure. To ensure […]
Read More…FAMILIES IN INVERCLYDE BENEFIT FROM SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SUPPORT Families in Inverclyde have benefited from £2.7 million paid through the Scottish Government’s new Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment scheme since it opened for applications. Since December, Social Security Scotland has made payments to more than 7,000 low-income households. The support provided to families across […]
Read More…The Scottish Government has unveiled that GP practices in Inverclyde will receive a funding boost this year. The Scottish Government has announced that an additional £20 million support will be given to GP practices across Scotland to help with the costs of running their practices. The ‘GP Premises Sustainability Loan Scheme’ aims to ease the […]
Read More…UK GOV TO BLAME FOR “YEARS OF UNNECESSARY CRUELTY AND SUFFERING” Jamie Greene MSP must apologise for the Tories refusal to accept responsibility over the rise in foodbank demand, SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has said – after DWP boss Amber Rudd finally admitted Universal Credit was leaving people without food. Foodbank providers and other experts […]
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