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Stuart McMillan MSP says the need for proper regulation of the medical aesthetics industry is becoming increasingly urgent

Stuart McMillan MSP says the need for proper regulation of the medical aesthetics industry is becoming increasingly urgent

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Stuart McMillan MSP: The medical aesthetics industry cannot remain unchecked

Communities minister Stewart Maxwell visited Clune Park in 2008.

Communities minister Stewart Maxwell visited Clune Park in 2008.

Archives: Plans for £20m Clune Park regeneration moved a step closer

John Davidson laid a wreath in memory of civilians killed in war

John Davidson laid a wreath in memory of civilians killed in war

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Greenock activist lays wreath in memory of Gaza civilians killed in war

Stephen McCabe has stepped down as Inverclyde Council's leader after appearing in court on Friday.

Stephen McCabe has stepped down as Inverclyde Council's leader after appearing in court on Friday.

Inverclyde Council

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Stephen McCabe steps down as Inverclyde Council leader after court appearance

Matthew Quinn now sits on UK Youth Parliament

Matthew Quinn now sits on UK Youth Parliament

National government

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Gourock teenager says being elected to UK Youth Parliament is 'a real privilege'

Neil Bibby MSP, inset, says the prospect of more job losses at Cigna in Greenock demonstrates the urgent need for government intervention.

Neil Bibby MSP, inset, says the prospect of more job losses at Cigna in Greenock demonstrates the urgent need for government intervention.

Jobs and careers

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Neil Bibby MSP: Urgent intervention needed to halt jobs drain from Inverclyde

Martin McCluskey MP says he wants to hear from voices on all sides of the issue ahead of a House of Commons debate on proposed legislation on assisted dying.

Martin McCluskey MP says he wants to hear from voices on all sides of the issue ahead of a House of Commons debate on proposed legislation on assisted dying.

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Martin McCluskey MP: I want to hear Inverclyde's views on assisted dying plans

Stuart McMillan MSP, inset, says frontline services and charities will be disproportionately affected by changes to National Insurance contributions announced in the Budget.

Stuart McMillan MSP, inset, says frontline services and charities will be disproportionately affected by changes to National Insurance contributions announced in the Budget.

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Stuart McMillan MSP: National Insurance changes in Budget need an urgent rethink

Matthew Quinn says young people's interests must be at the heart of addressing the problems facing Inverclyde.

Matthew Quinn says young people's interests must be at the heart of addressing the problems facing Inverclyde.

The Voice of Youth: Matthew Quinn on the importance of listening to young people

Chris McEleny believes there were positives in his party's result.

Chris McEleny believes there were positives in his party's result.

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Alba Party by-election candidate says Alex Salmond death led to 'difficult' campaign

Greenock Telegraph retro 12/11/2024

Greenock Telegraph retro 12/11/2024

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Archives: Alistair Darling warned local jobs would go if Scotland went independent

Yesterday's Remembrance Sunday services were an opportunity to pay tribute and to reflect on present-day conflicts around the world.

Yesterday's Remembrance Sunday services were an opportunity to pay tribute and to reflect on present-day conflicts around the world.

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Stuart McMillan MSP: Remembrance Sunday was an opportunity to reflect

Berry BPI has moved dozens of jobs out of Inverclyde.

Berry BPI has moved dozens of jobs out of Inverclyde.

Jobs and careers

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Jamie Greene MSP: Berry BPI move is another hammer blow for Inverclyde economy

Gourock's newest councillor, Ian Hellyer, pictured with his Labour colleague and predecessor in Inverclyde West, Martin McCluskey MP.

Gourock's newest councillor, Ian Hellyer, pictured with his Labour colleague and predecessor in Inverclyde West, Martin McCluskey MP.

Inverclyde Council

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New Gourock councillor vows to listen to locals after by-election win

Katy Clark MSP says the £7.2m shortfall facing Inverclyde Council shows that the Scottish Government has failed to properly fund Scotland's local authorities.

Katy Clark MSP says the £7.2m shortfall facing Inverclyde Council shows that the Scottish Government has failed to properly fund Scotland's local authorities.

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Katy Clark MP: Inverclyde £7.2m shortfall should be wake up call to SNP Government

Martin McCluskey MP placed a small memorial in the Garden of Remembrance at Westminster this week in tribute to those from his constituency who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Martin McCluskey MP placed a small memorial in the Garden of Remembrance at Westminster this week in tribute to those from his constituency who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Remembrance Sunday

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Martin McCluskey MP: Never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in war

Ian Hellyer selected as Labour's Gourock by-election candidate.

Ian Hellyer selected as Labour's Gourock by-election candidate.

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Labour candidate sees off rivals with Gourock by-election victory

Graeme Brooks has succeeded his Conservative colleague David Wilson as leader of the party's group on Inverclyde Council.

Graeme Brooks has succeeded his Conservative colleague David Wilson as leader of the party's group on Inverclyde Council.

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Veteran councillor steps down as Inverclyde Tory leader after 17 years

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Tele Postbag: Government's new tax policies affect every one of us

John Houston, 72, met our reporter and photographer outside the polling station at Gourock Golf Club.

John Houston, 72, met our reporter and photographer outside the polling station at Gourock Golf Club.

Inverclyde Council

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Gourock voters go to the polls to decide who will represent them on Inverclyde Coucil

Stuart McMillan MSP

Stuart McMillan MSP

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MSP teams up with older people's charity to host pension credit information day

Robert Kirkpatrick and local SNP activists were joined on the campaign trail by First Minister John Swinney earlier this week.

Robert Kirkpatrick and local SNP activists were joined on the campaign trail by First Minister John Swinney earlier this week.

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Elizabeth Robertson: I'm proud of SNP's efforts in Gourock by-election campaign

Councillor Stephen McCabe, leader of Inverclyde Council, is facing calls from his SNP opponents to step down.

Councillor Stephen McCabe, leader of Inverclyde Council, is facing calls from his SNP opponents to step down.

Inverclyde Council

Leader of Inverclyde Council is facing calls to resign after being arrested

Chris McEleny has held talks on the issue with McGill's Group officials, including CEO Tony Williamson.

Chris McEleny has held talks on the issue with McGill's Group officials, including CEO Tony Williamson.

Local government

By-election candidate says new bus service will be brought in if he is elected

Gourock voters to go to polls tomorrow in Inverclyde West by-election

Gourock voters to go to polls tomorrow in Inverclyde West by-election

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Gourock voters to go to polls tomorrow in Inverclyde West by-election

The five candidates in Inverclyde West, where voters will go to the polls on Thursday, November 7.

The five candidates in Inverclyde West, where voters will go to the polls on Thursday, November 7.

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Gourock's five by-election candidates make their final pitch for local votes

Robert Kirkpatrick said the standard of the work was 'bordering on a botched job'.

Robert Kirkpatrick said the standard of the work was 'bordering on a botched job'.

Local government

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Concerns raised about 'botched' repair work carried out on Gourock fence

Anas Sarwar joined Ian Hellyer on the campaign trail ahead of this week's by-election in Gourock.

Anas Sarwar joined Ian Hellyer on the campaign trail ahead of this week's by-election in Gourock.

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'Huge opportunity' for green jobs in Inverclyde highlighted by Labour leader

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Tele Postbag: Recycling, leisure prices, the legacy of Covid and more

Stephen McCabe was first elected to Inverclyde Council in 1999.

Stephen McCabe was first elected to Inverclyde Council in 1999.

Inverclyde Council leader Stephen McCabe 'charged with domestic assault'

Stuart McMillan MSP, inset, has welcomed the rollout

Stuart McMillan MSP, inset, has welcomed the rollout

National government

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Inverclyde MSP hails rollout of Carer Support Payment as 'milestone moment'

Stuart McMillan MSP says Labour's budget is 'unravelling'.

Stuart McMillan MSP says Labour's budget is 'unravelling'.

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Stuart McMillan MSP: Labour's budget is already beginning to unravel

John Swinney came to Gourock to support SNP candidate Robert Kirkpatrick.

John Swinney came to Gourock to support SNP candidate Robert Kirkpatrick.

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First Minister hits campaign trail to support SNP's candidate in Gourock by-election

Ross Greer MSP wants to see a new hgiher rate of 'land and buildings transaction tax' for Scotland's largest homes.

Ross Greer MSP wants to see a new hgiher rate of 'land and buildings transaction tax' for Scotland's largest homes.

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West Scotland MSP demands new 'mansion tax' on sale of country's biggest homes

Rachel Reeves' Budget is one that delivers for Inverclyde and the UK, according to Martin McCluskey MP

Rachel Reeves' Budget is one that delivers for Inverclyde and the UK, according to Martin McCluskey MP

Martin McCluskey MP: Labour's Budget will deliver for Inverclyde - and the UK

Stuart McMillan's Holyrood motion praised the OYO Gin House Hotel

Stuart McMillan's Holyrood motion praised the OYO Gin House Hotel

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Greenock hotel hailed at Holyrood for warm welcome shown to Ukrainian refugees

Neil Bibby says access to local health services, particularly dentistry, is one of the top priorities among voters in Gourock's forthcoming by-election.

Neil Bibby says access to local health services, particularly dentistry, is one of the top priorities among voters in Gourock's forthcoming by-election.

Neil Bibby: Access to health services is top of priority list for Gourock by-election

Stuart McMillan MSP

Stuart McMillan MSP

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

Inverclyde MP backs UK Government's budget as SNP rival says it doesn't go far enough

Inverclyde MP backs UK Government's budget as SNP rival says it doesn't go far enough

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Greenock keeps its £20m share of Towns Fund cash - but SNP slams Labour budget

The National Minimum Wage is set to increase to £12.21 an hour under new proposals in the autumn budget

The National Minimum Wage is set to increase to £12.21 an hour under new proposals in the autumn budget

National Minimum Wage set to increase by 6.7 per cent in autumn budget

Ross Greer addresses Scottish Green Party members during their autumn conference at the Beacon Arts Centre.

Ross Greer addresses Scottish Green Party members during their autumn conference at the Beacon Arts Centre.

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Scottish Greens MSP hails 'massive' jobs opportunity for Inverclyde

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her budget on October 30

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her budget on October 30

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When is the 2024 Autumn Budget? How to watch and what to expect

BPI has moved the last of the jobs at its Greenock site to an alternative location in Paisley, according to multiple sources.

BPI has moved the last of the jobs at its Greenock site to an alternative location in Paisley, according to multiple sources.

Jobs and careers

'Sickening' blow for Inverclyde as dozens of jobs moved from Greenock to Paisley

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

Workers' income tax and national insurance won't change in Budget, minister says

Workers' income tax and national insurance won't change in Budget, minister says

Workers' income tax and national insurance 'won't change' in Budget, minister says

Senior figures from the Scottish Greens are in Inverclyde for the party's annual conference.

Senior figures from the Scottish Greens are in Inverclyde for the party's annual conference.

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Scottish Greens vow to start standing candidates at every Inverclyde election

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

If implemented, it would apply to the Clydeport jurisdiction area (above)

If implemented, it would apply to the Clydeport jurisdiction area (above)

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Outrage at firm’s leaked proposal to charge locals to sail on the Clyde

The council leader has welcomed plans for a cruise ship levy.

The council leader has welcomed plans for a cruise ship levy.

Greenock cruise ships

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Pledge to introduce cruise ship levy welcomed by council leader

Councillor Stephen McCabe

Councillor Stephen McCabe

Inverclyde Council

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

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

Voters will head to the polls on July 4

Voters will head to the polls on July 4

Deadline to register to vote in Gourock by-election closes tomorrow