POLITICS was put on ice this week as high-profile figures were publicly doused in freezing cold water as part of a worldwide charity phenomenon.

Goosebumps and chattering teeth were the order of the day for SNP MSP Stuart McMillan and Inverclyde’s Provost, Robert Moran, who both took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money for charity.

The n-ice pair were nominated by our editor Brian Hossack, who was drenched earlier this week after newsroom colleagues took the opportunity to throw buckets of chilly water over him as part of the charity challenge.

Provost Moran screamed as the water was poured over him from a giant bucket outside Greenock Town Hall on Tuesday. He said: “The water kept on going and going as they used a giant bucket — it was freezing.

“I think the ice bucket challenge is great as a lot of people can’t do other charity challenges.

“But this one takes five minutes, you get soaked and the money goes to your chosen charity.” Provost Moran has nominated Ian Moffat, Willie Rennie and Ian Kearns from the council’s environmental and commercial services department to step up for a soaking.

Meanwhile, Mr McMillan, who is still thawing out after taking the plunge, told the Tele he was chilled to the bone by his ice bucket exploits.

He joked: “It was very kind of Brian to nominate me!

“It was awful but it was for a good cause.

“It’s not an experience I would relish doing again.

“I did it outside the Yes office in Cathcart Street so a few people had gathered to watch.

“I’ve nominated actor Martin Compston, my eldest daughter and Duncan McNeil to do the challenge next.” The ice bucket challenge aims to raise awareness and money for the neurodegenerative disease ALS, or motor neurone disease (MND).

But people can also choose to donate to the charity of their choice.

Telegraph editor Brian and MSP Mr McMillan both donated to MND Scotland and Provost Moran has chosen to donate money to Ardgowan Hospice.