INVERCLYDE MSP Stuart McMillan said Scotland's falling unemployment rate is a good thing for businesses and families across Inverclyde. 

The SNP MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde highlighted recently published figures which show that Scotland's unemployment rate was 3.9 per cent between June and August 2024 - and 4 per cent across the UK.

Mr McMillan said the 0.9 per cent fall in unemployment across Scotland compared to the previous quarter highlights the 'strength and resilience' of Scotland's economy.  

The MSP added: "This is welcome news for workers, families and business here in Inverclyde, and highlights the importance of continuing to build an economy that works for everyone in Scotland. 

"With most powers still reserved to Westminster, the UK government's mismanagement of Scotland's economy continues to present significant challenges to households and businesses - but these figures demonstrate Scotland's potential to thrive with the right policies in place. 

"That's why the SNP's Programme for Government prioritises doing what we can with the limited powers of devolution to create the conditions for economic prosperity.

"We have committed more than £5 billion this year to grow the economy, accelerating the expansion of the offshore wind sector and attracting investment through the Scottish National Investment Bank."