Politics

Stuart McMillan has reached out to Bank of Scotland bosses about the ATM.

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MSP says Port town centre will keep its ATM in deal with bank bosses

Inverclyde MSP Stuart McMillan is backing the new campaign challenging people to 'Rethink Dementia'.

Inverclyde MSP Stuart McMillan is backing the new campaign challenging people to 'Rethink Dementia'.

Stuart McMillan MSP: Why it's important for us all to 'rethink dementia'

Martin McCluskey MP

Martin McCluskey MP

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Martin McCluskey MP: Tough decisions after 17 years are of the SNP's own making

Finance Secretary Shona Robison detailed the severe pressure on Scotland's finances at Holyrood

Finance Secretary Shona Robison detailed the severe pressure on Scotland's finances at Holyrood

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Neil Bibby MSP: Scottish Government failures to blame for financial pressures

Stuart McMillan MSP

Stuart McMillan MSP

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Stuart McMillan MSP: Labour 'no austerity' election pledge is ringing hollow

First Minister John Swinney delivered a statement announcing his Programme for Government to the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood

First Minister John Swinney delivered a statement announcing his Programme for Government to the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood

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Inverclyde MSP welcomes First Minister's Programme for Government

Stuart McMillan

Stuart McMillan

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Inverclyde's MSP Stuart McMillan says local people protected 'from worst of cuts'

Inverclyde's MP Martin McCluskey, who sadly lost his mum Michaelene in 2023, six years after she was first diagnosed with dementia

Inverclyde's MP Martin McCluskey, who sadly lost his mum Michaelene in 2023, six years after she was first diagnosed with dementia

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Inverclyde MP calls for more research into dementia after losing his mum

Sir Keir Starmer outlined plans for GB Energy during his visit to Greenock earlier this year

Sir Keir Starmer outlined plans for GB Energy during his visit to Greenock earlier this year

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Inverclyde set to miss out on GB Energy jobs boost, reports claim

Stuart McMillan MSP says tough times lie ahead at Holyrood.

Stuart McMillan MSP says tough times lie ahead at Holyrood.

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Stuart McMillan MSP: Back to business at Holyrood...but tough times lie ahead

Inchgreen Dry Dock

Inchgreen Dry Dock

Tele Postbag: It's not too late to sign Inchgreen campaign petition

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during his speech and press conference in the Rose Garden at 10 Downing Street this week.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during his speech and press conference in the Rose Garden at 10 Downing Street this week.

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Martin McCluskey: Labour will tell the truth about hard decisions the UK needs

Street lighting replacement at the east end of the Esplanade has been described as 'a missed opportunity'.

Street lighting replacement at the east end of the Esplanade has been described as 'a missed opportunity'.

Tele Postbag: Esplanade lamp-post works are a missed opportunity

Tele Postbag: SNP is the only political party doing its best for Scotland

Tele Postbag: SNP is the only political party doing its best for Scotland

Tele Postbag: SNP is the only political party doing its best for Scotland

The launch of Inverclyde's Covid memorial, Remembering Together, in Port Glasgow

The launch of Inverclyde's Covid memorial, Remembering Together, in Port Glasgow

Inverclyde Council

COLUMN: Inverclyde Council leader pays tribute to groups behind community events

The Scottish Government is consulting on a 25p charge on single use cups.

The Scottish Government is consulting on a 25p charge on single use cups.

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Stuart McMillan MSP: Have your say on 25p 'single use drink cup' charge idea

Email your Tele Postbag contributions to editorial@greenocktelegraph.co.uk with 'Tele Postbag' in the subject line

Email your Tele Postbag contributions to editorial@greenocktelegraph.co.uk with 'Tele Postbag' in the subject line

Letters to the Editor: Scotland's decline under SNP is clear for all to see

CalMac, Diodes and ScotRail all feature in Martin McCluskey MP's latest column.

CalMac, Diodes and ScotRail all feature in Martin McCluskey MP's latest column.

Jobs and careers

Martin McCluskey MP: Summer recess is vital to keep in touch with communities

The winter fuel allowance is to become a means tested benefit on both sides of the border

The winter fuel allowance is to become a means tested benefit on both sides of the border

Tele Postbag: Labour's winter fuel move was a shameful political choice

Cedars School will close at the end of September.

Cedars School will close at the end of September.

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Stuart McMillan MSP: Small schools like Cedars should be exempt from VAT charge

Jamie Greene has withdrawn from the Scottish Conservative party's leadership contest

Jamie Greene has withdrawn from the Scottish Conservative party's leadership contest

Scottish Conservatives

Greenock-born MSP backs out of leadership race for Scottish Conservatives

The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to cut VAT on sun cream to help tackle skin cancer.

The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to cut VAT on sun cream to help tackle skin cancer.

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Calls for VAT on sun cream to be cut to help tackle skin cancer

Winter fuel payments will be means-tested in Scotland as well as in England and Wales

Winter fuel payments will be means-tested in Scotland as well as in England and Wales

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Stuart McMillan MSP: Labour policies are far from what the electorate voted for

It's been a busy six weeks since Martin McCluskey and his Labour colleagues were celebrating General Election success.

It's been a busy six weeks since Martin McCluskey and his Labour colleagues were celebrating General Election success.

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Martin McCluskey MP: Labour is hitting the ground running after General Election win

Pupils across Inverclyde received their exam results last week.

Pupils across Inverclyde received their exam results last week.

Jamie Greene MSP: Next generation is my priority, and it should be for others too

Martin McCluskey meets Ian Murray.

Martin McCluskey meets Ian Murray.

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Inverclyde MP meets with new Scotland secretary to discuss support for area

Stuart McMillan MSP says drivers are still paying over the odds to fill up in Inverclyde and beyond.

Stuart McMillan MSP says drivers are still paying over the odds to fill up in Inverclyde and beyond.

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'Arrogant' fuel retailers slammed as Inverclyde drivers STILL paying over the odds

Inverclyde's MP met with new energy minister Michael Shanks.

Inverclyde's MP met with new energy minister Michael Shanks.

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MP pushes for clean energy investment in Inverclyde during meeting with minister

Social Security Scotland had paid out more than £829 million to eligible families by the end of March.

Social Security Scotland had paid out more than £829 million to eligible families by the end of March.

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Stuart McMillan MSP: Check if you're eligible for help from Social Security Scotland

Anti-immigration violence erupted in Rotherham and other towns and cities following the tragic deaths in Southport.

Anti-immigration violence erupted in Rotherham and other towns and cities following the tragic deaths in Southport.

Stuart McMillan MSP: Riots after Southport tragedy haven't happened in a vacuum

Martin McCluskey has been elected as a councillor for Gourock

Martin McCluskey has been elected as a councillor for Gourock

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Inverclyde MP welcomes plans to repeal 'anti-trade union' strike act

The Telegraph has chosen not to reproduce the full message which was daubed on the wall.

The Telegraph has chosen not to reproduce the full message which was daubed on the wall.

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'No place for racism in Inverclyde': Islamophobic graffiti on flats condemned

Jamie Greene MSP is the fifth candidate in the Scottish Conservatives' leadership contest.

Jamie Greene MSP is the fifth candidate in the Scottish Conservatives' leadership contest.

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Greenock-born MSP Jamie Greene announces Scottish Conservative leadership bid

Stuart McMillan calls for more support for local businesses affected by ongoing roadworks.

Stuart McMillan calls for more support for local businesses affected by ongoing roadworks.

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Calls for 'critical' cash boost for firms affected by West Blackhall Street works

Martin McCluskey MP

Martin McCluskey MP

Martin McCluskey

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Inverclyde MP Martin McCluskey to hold surgeries this week

The two-child benefit cap has pushed 300,000 more children into poverty, according to research by the Child Poverty Action Group.

The two-child benefit cap has pushed 300,000 more children into poverty, according to research by the Child Poverty Action Group.

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OPINION: Two-child benefit cap must be axed to lift children out of poverty

People in Inverclyde are reporting more and more difficulty getting access to an NHS dentist.

People in Inverclyde are reporting more and more difficulty getting access to an NHS dentist.

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Katy Clark MSP: The very existence of NHS dentistry in Scotland is on the line

Martin McCluskey MP

Martin McCluskey MP

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MP says Labour's low pay move will be 'transformative' for Inverclyde workers

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.

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Budget reaction: 'Cuts to winter fuel payments will impact most vulnerable', says MSP

Martin McCluskey MP has been asked by the Easdales to find a solution for the EE premises in Greenock

Martin McCluskey MP has been asked by the Easdales to find a solution for the EE premises in Greenock

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Inverclyde MP says he will meet with business leaders after Easdales ask for EE plan

The SNP group have written to council chief executive Louise Long about the issue.

The SNP group have written to council chief executive Louise Long about the issue.

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Call for councillors to take anti-sectarian course after Provost column controversy

MSYP Maya McCrae is glad to seeing women progressing in politics

MSYP Maya McCrae is glad to seeing women progressing in politics

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'It's encouraging to see more women in politics, but it isn't normalised enough'

Kirsty Law has confirmed her decision to step down as an SNP councillor.

Kirsty Law has confirmed her decision to step down as an SNP councillor.

Inverclyde Council

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SNP councillor makes shock decision to quit party and stay on as independent

Martin McCluskey says 'no decisions' have been taken on GB Energy HQ.

Martin McCluskey says 'no decisions' have been taken on GB Energy HQ.

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MP insists 'no decisions' made about GB Energy HQ after Greenock reportedly snubbed

Inverclyde's MP under fire after vote on two child cap.

Inverclyde's MP under fire after vote on two child cap.

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MP accused of turning his back on local families after two-child benefit cap vote

Martin McCluskey during his maiden speech in the House of Commons

Martin McCluskey during his maiden speech in the House of Commons

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Inverclyde MP pays tribute to community projects in maiden speech

Inverclyde GP out of hours Stuart McMillan

Inverclyde GP out of hours Stuart McMillan

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Video and phone consultations rise since cut to Inverclyde's GP out-of-hours service

Letters: 'Labour's persistence with child benefit cap bad for Inverclyde'

Letters: 'Labour's persistence with child benefit cap bad for Inverclyde'

Letters: 'Labour's persistence with child benefit cap bad for Inverclyde'

Katy Clark on Ferguson Marine.

Katy Clark on Ferguson Marine.

Ferguson Marine

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Labour MSP welcomes £14.2m investment in Ferguson Marine

Council leader keen to work with new MP for a better Inverclyde

Council leader keen to work with new MP for a better Inverclyde

STEPHEN MCCABE COLUMN

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Council leader keen to work with new MP for a better Inverclyde

Stuart McMillan MSP

Stuart McMillan MSP

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MSP calls for root and branch reform of health services in wake of Inverclyde cuts

Ferguson Marine.

Ferguson Marine.

Ferguson Marine

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Warnings issued about Fergusons future after calls for direct award of work snubbed

Ferguson Marine.

Ferguson Marine.

Ferguson Marine

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Calls for direct award of work to Ferguson's rejected but £14.2m investment revealed

Martin McCluskey

Martin McCluskey

Martin McCluskey

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New Inverclyde MP to hold surgeries at two locations this weekend