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Stuart McMillan MSP

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Stuart McMillan MSP: Figures show Scotland is getting a smaller slice of the UK pie

For Halloween week George Irvine takes a closer look at the pumpkin and the apple.

For Halloween week George Irvine takes a closer look at the pumpkin and the apple.

Gardening with George Irvine: How d'you like them apples...and pumpkins?

The Inverclyde Shed

The Inverclyde Shed

Clubs and societies

Inverclyde Shed: What it means to be a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation

The Larkfield Guerrilla Garden has been up and running since earlier this year.

The Larkfield Guerrilla Garden has been up and running since earlier this year.

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Stuart McMillan MSP: Plenty to keep me busy in Inverclyde during Holyrood recess

Chris Jewell's Thought for the Day: The times they are a' changin...

Chris Jewell's Thought for the Day: The times they are a' changin...

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Chris Jewell's Thought for the Day: The times they are a' changin...

Katy Clark MSP says a cruise ship levy would be a major shot in the arm for Inverclyde's economy - if the area is ready to make the most of it.

Katy Clark MSP says a cruise ship levy would be a major shot in the arm for Inverclyde's economy - if the area is ready to make the most of it.

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Katy Clark MSP: Cruise ship levy could pump millions into Inverclyde economy

Martin McCluskey met with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to discuss the issues facing working people across Inverclyde.

Martin McCluskey met with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to discuss the issues facing working people across Inverclyde.

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Martin McCluskey MP: Employment Rights Bill will mark major step forward for workers

Jamie Greene MSP says figures on A&E waiting times at the IRH show how our health system 'feels broken'.

Jamie Greene MSP says figures on A&E waiting times at the IRH show how our health system 'feels broken'.

Jamie Greene: Inverclyde A&E figures show how our health system feels broken

The Inverclyde Shed

The Inverclyde Shed

Inverclyde Shed among community projects highlighting benefits of local empowerment

Councillor Elizabeth Robertson

Councillor Elizabeth Robertson

Inverclyde Council

Elizabeth Robertson reflects on her role on Inverclyde Alliance Board

Councillor Stephen McCabe

Councillor Stephen McCabe

Inverclyde Council

View from the Leader: Councillor Stephen McCabe on Alex Salmond's passing

Planting vegetable bulbs and preparing to give garden birds a helping hand are just two of the tasks for gardeners as November nears.

Planting vegetable bulbs and preparing to give garden birds a helping hand are just two of the tasks for gardeners as November nears.

Gardening with George Irvine: Top tips for your garden as the nights draw in

Stuart McMillan says progress on super-fast broadband and free bus pass use shows how life is improving for people in Scotland

Stuart McMillan says progress on super-fast broadband and free bus pass use shows how life is improving for people in Scotland

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Stuart McMillan MSP: Broadband and bus pass use show how life is improving

Martin McCluskey MP spoke in a debate on the Scottish economy at Westminster this week.

Martin McCluskey MP spoke in a debate on the Scottish economy at Westminster this week.

Martin McCluskey MP: Labour is taking action to fix the UK's broken economy

Neil McIntosh says any unexpected changes to hair growth in your dog should be reported to your vet.

Neil McIntosh says any unexpected changes to hair growth in your dog should be reported to your vet.

Tele Vet: Neil McIntosh on the warning signs of unexpected hair growth

Chris Jewell's latest Thought for the Day describes no ordinary wedding

Chris Jewell's latest Thought for the Day describes no ordinary wedding

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Chris Jewell's Thought for the Day: This was not your typical wedding...

Neil Bibby says Inverclyde has made a great start in promoting Scotland to the wider world through Peel Ports' new cranes and the new facilities for visiting cruise ships.

Neil Bibby says Inverclyde has made a great start in promoting Scotland to the wider world through Peel Ports' new cranes and the new facilities for visiting cruise ships.

Neil Bibby MSP: Inverclyde has made a great start in promoting Scotland to the world

Alex Salmond died suddenly on October 12.

Alex Salmond died suddenly on October 12.

Stuart McMillan: The cause of independence is far stronger because of Alex Salmond

Stuart McMillan MSP attended the launch of Compassionate Inverclyde

Stuart McMillan MSP attended the launch of Compassionate Inverclyde

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Stuart McMillan MSP: We're hugely fortunate to have Compassionate Inverclyde

Chris Jewell, inset, says miraculous things can happen when people pray.

Chris Jewell, inset, says miraculous things can happen when people pray.

Thought for the Day: Prayer changes things and brings peace

Dogs can be easily misunderstood - especially, says Neil McIntosh, if they're given free rein to do as they please.

Dogs can be easily misunderstood - especially, says Neil McIntosh, if they're given free rein to do as they please.

Tele Vet: It's no wonder dogs sometimes get the wrong idea from their owners

Homelessness figures in Inverclyde have soared in the past few years.

Homelessness figures in Inverclyde have soared in the past few years.

Jamie Greene MSP: Scottish Government is failing to tackle our housing crisis

Martin McCluskey MP at Number 11 Downing Street, where he met Chancellor Rachel Reeves to discuss the upcoming Budget.

Martin McCluskey MP at Number 11 Downing Street, where he met Chancellor Rachel Reeves to discuss the upcoming Budget.

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Martin McCluskey MP: Employment Rights Bill will help Inverclyde's workers

Katy Clark described soaring levels of child homelessness in Inverclyde, and across the country, as 'Scotland's shame'.

Katy Clark described soaring levels of child homelessness in Inverclyde, and across the country, as 'Scotland's shame'.

Katy Clark MSP: Scotland's shame of soaring child homelessness must be tackled

Campaigners hold a regular vigil in Gourock calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East.

Campaigners hold a regular vigil in Gourock calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East.

OPINION: It's hard not to feel helpless in the face of a year of atrocities

Leaves seem to have fallen much more quickly this autumn compared to previous years, says George Irvine.

Leaves seem to have fallen much more quickly this autumn compared to previous years, says George Irvine.

Gardening with George Irvine: Autumn essentials as temperatures drop

Council leader Stephen McCabe says there's lots being done, but lots more still to do, to tackle poverty in Inverclyde.

Council leader Stephen McCabe says there's lots being done, but lots more still to do, to tackle poverty in Inverclyde.

From the Leader's Chair: We're doing what we can to lift people out of poverty

Martin hails the importance of engaging young people in politics

Martin hails the importance of engaging young people in politics

'It is so important that young people understand and feel engaged with parliament'

Stuart McMillan MSP

Stuart McMillan MSP

National government

'Social Security Scotland is milestone in the devolution of benefits'

ScotRail will restore its full timetable again

ScotRail will restore its full timetable again

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'ScotRail peak rail fares risk pricing people out of train travel and into cars'

Stuart McMillan: Parliament report on ASN provision is hugely important

Stuart McMillan: Parliament report on ASN provision is hugely important

Stuart McMillan: Parliament report on ASN provision is hugely important

Jamie Greene MSP says it's vital that Inverclyde doesn't lose out on Levelling Up funds promised by the Conservative government.

Jamie Greene MSP says it's vital that Inverclyde doesn't lose out on Levelling Up funds promised by the Conservative government.

Jamie Greene MSP: Inverclyde must not miss out on Levelling Up funding

Tele Vet Neil McIntosh was a little taken aback to receive a Valentine's card for the first time in years.

Tele Vet Neil McIntosh was a little taken aback to receive a Valentine's card for the first time in years.

TELE VET'S COLUMN

Tele Vet Neil McIntosh reveals the secret of his first Valentine's card in years

Thought for the Day: In dark times, let us all share the love of Jesus

Thought for the Day: In dark times, let us all share the love of Jesus

Thought for the Day: In dark times, let us all share the love of Jesus

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference, at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference, at the ACC Liverpool.

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Martin McCluskey MP: Starmer's speech set out first steps on journey to renewal

Inverclyde's WASPI campaigners have been fighting for justice, and compensation, for years: this picture dates from 2017 when they met the area's then MP, Ronnie Cowan, in Glasgow.

Inverclyde's WASPI campaigners have been fighting for justice, and compensation, for years: this picture dates from 2017 when they met the area's then MP, Ronnie Cowan, in Glasgow.

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Elizabeth Robertson: WASPI women should not shoulder burden of £22bn black hole

Leaves are falling as autumn sets in...but George Irvine says there's no need to throw them away.

Leaves are falling as autumn sets in...but George Irvine says there's no need to throw them away.

GARDENING COLUMN

Gardening with George Irvine: Top tips as autumn begins to bite

Councillor Stephen McCabe writes for the Telegraph

Councillor Stephen McCabe writes for the Telegraph

Inverclyde Council

View from the Leader: Coucillor Stephen McCabe on Inverclyde environmental work

Stuart McMillan says reducing the emphasis on exams to award pupils' final grades is a welcome step.

Stuart McMillan says reducing the emphasis on exams to award pupils' final grades is a welcome step.

Stuart McMillan: Move towards more 'continuous assessment' for pupils is welcome

Thought for the Day: The eternal faithfulness of God in our lives

Thought for the Day: The eternal faithfulness of God in our lives

Thought for the Day: The eternal faithfulness of God in our lives

Many cats show signs of arthritis as they get older - but there are treatments available that can help them live happily into old age.

Many cats show signs of arthritis as they get older - but there are treatments available that can help them live happily into old age.

Tele Vet: Treatments for arthritis that can help cats live happily into old age

The Inverclyde Music Festival's organisers have warned the event faces a £12,000 funding gap

The Inverclyde Music Festival's organisers have warned the event faces a £12,000 funding gap

Neil Bibby MSP: Scottish Government must show proper support for our creatives

Martin McCluskey reflected on his first 10 weeks as Inverclyde's MP.

Martin McCluskey reflected on his first 10 weeks as Inverclyde's MP.

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Martin McCluskey: My first 10 weeks putting Inverclyde at the heart of government

Scotland is in a worse place than it was in 2014, according to Stuart McMillan MSP

Scotland is in a worse place than it was in 2014, according to Stuart McMillan MSP

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Stuart McMillan MSP: Scotland's in a worse place 10 years on from indyref

Winter is coming - but there's still plenty to keep gardeners busy in the weeks and months ahead.

Winter is coming - but there's still plenty to keep gardeners busy in the weeks and months ahead.

GARDENING COLUMN

Gardening with George Irvine: Winter is coming, but there's still plenty to do

Katy Clark says reliance on food banks is a 'national disgrace'.

Katy Clark says reliance on food banks is a 'national disgrace'.

Katy Clark MSP: Food bank reliance shows poverty has been allowed to fester

Matthew Quinn MSYP

Matthew Quinn MSYP

Inverclyde MSYP sets out three key steps to ensure young voices are listened to

Martin McCluskey MP with WASPI campaigners at Westminster

Martin McCluskey MP with WASPI campaigners at Westminster

Martin McCluskey MP: I was delighted to meet WASPI campaigners in Parliament

Stuart McMillan updates Tele readers on his work at Holyrood and beyond.

Stuart McMillan updates Tele readers on his work at Holyrood and beyond.

STUART MCMILLAN COLUMN

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From nurses and grocers to tourism and tenements: another busy week in Holyrood

Vet's View: Neil McIntosh reveals the true story behind Bert, the 'bad dog'

Vet's View: Neil McIntosh reveals the true story behind Bert, the 'bad dog'

Vet's View: Neil McIntosh reveals the true story behind Bert, the 'bad dog'

Thought for the Day: God is present in all the little things too

Thought for the Day: God is present in all the little things too

Thought for the Day: God is present in all the little things too

Jamie Greene has called for action to tackle high rates of death linked to dementia and alcohol in Inverclyde.

Jamie Greene has called for action to tackle high rates of death linked to dementia and alcohol in Inverclyde.

Jamie Greene MSP: Death rates from dementia and alcohol demand urgent action

Peel Ports' two new cranes were installed at the Port of Greenock this summer.

Peel Ports' two new cranes were installed at the Port of Greenock this summer.

COLUMN: Peel Ports boss issues update on progress of work in Inverclyde

Labour's decision to end the universal winter fuel payment has been widely criticised.

Labour's decision to end the universal winter fuel payment has been widely criticised.

OPINION: How many more 'tough decisions' will affect those already feeling the pinch?

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