"When you go home, tell them of us and say, For your tomorrow, we gave our today." It was an honour to take part in the @parliament.scot Act of Remembrance service today in my role as parliamentary piper. We will remember them. 📹 bit.ly/488eqHy

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering the @snp.org Scottish Government's investment into primary care, which is helping boost the number of GP appointments available across the country.

Here's this week's 5️⃣ Things which includes: 🏊‍♂️ Inverclyde Leisure 🤝 @turningpointsco.bsky.social ⚓ @cmassets.bsky.social event in the @parliament.scot 🎂 @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social 🎤 Magic Torch Comics CIC

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering firework safety ahead of Guy Fawkes Night on Wednesday.

Here's this week's 5️⃣ Things which includes: 🐶 Animal welfare roundtable 🏦 Right Way Credit Union meeting 🤝 Islamophobia Awareness Month event 🏘 River Clyde Homes walkabout

📈 Under Labour, more people in England are on NHS waiting lists than the total population of Scotland. 💛 Meanwhile in Scotland, waiting lists are coming down with an additional 213,000 appointments & procedures carried out on the NHS this year, thanks to record investment by @snp.org.

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering how food and energy prices continue to soar under Labour despite them promising to get the #CostOfLiving under control if they got into power.

🐶 The Pet Friendly Housing Pilot pioneered by @dogstrust.bsky.social is expanding across Scotland to assist social landlords to become pet friendly. 👏 Bield has been accredited in recognition of the support they're offering pet owners, including here in Inverclyde. More here: bit.ly/4nuTsHB

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering the UK Labour Government's decision to shaft Scotland's hard-working fishing industry - by only allocating £28m of the £360m Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund to Scotland.

Here's this week's 5⃣ Things which includes: ♿ Meeting with stakeholders regarding local accessibility issues ✉️ SPT MyBus letter deliveries 🏹 RSP Off-Grid Adventure Centre visit 😷 Long Covid Support Group meeting 🏘 Meeting with constituents regarding housing issues

👏 Today is #WearItPink & I was pleased to attend @breastcancernow.bsky.social event in @parliament.scot to show my support for the campaign which my late MSP colleague Christina McKelvie was very passionate about. 🩷 Together we can honour her memory & help ensure people get the support they need.

🔥 Scottish Gas customers could get help with their energy bills this winter, as the British Gas Energy Trust reopens its Energy Support Fund. 💷 This is available for Scottish Gas customers with energy debt on a pre-payment meter or credit account. ✍ Apply at: bit.ly/4hnyvNf

✉️ Cllr Sandra Reynolds & I were in Gourock yesterday delivering letters to residents about SPT's MyBus service, as we've been in dialogue with McGills & SPT since last summer regarding bus provision in Gourock. 📅 If eligible, passengers can book on SPT's website or by calling 0345 128 4025.

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph reminding people to be aware of scam texts in relation to Social Security Scotland benefits, and the latest news that under Labour's watch, energy bills are expected to rise by a further 20% over the next four years.

📰 Here's my column from yesterday's Greenock Telegraph covering the First Minister's speech at the @snp.org Conference in Aberdeen.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland has the lowest rate of train cancellations in the UK & a survey has found ScotRail has a 91% customer satisfaction rate. 💛 This shows how the @snp.org bringing ScotRail back into public ownership has improved rail travel in Scotland - now cheaper with the removal of peak rail fares.

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering 'A Fresh Start with Independence' papers launched by the First Minister last week.

Contract agreements could be made clearer for those who enter into them under plans to improve and simplify aspects of Scots contract law. The DPLR Committee's consultation on the Contract (Scotland) Bill is open ⬇️ yourviews.parliament.scot/dplr/contrac... Convener @stu-mcmillan-msp.bsky.social 👇

💛 The @snp.org is supporting 9,640 disabled people in Inverclyde through the Adult Disability Payment, with 345,950 payments issued to help vulnerable adults to live fulfilled lives. 📝 I encourage everyone who thinks they could be eligible to check to see if they're entitled to this support.

📷 Here's some pics from @parliament.scot events I've attended recently - including @bluecrossuk.bsky.social, @breastcancernow.bsky.social & RNLI. I also hosted @rcpsych.bsky.social event last week & signed their pledge to help meet the needs of autistic people & people with ADHD in Scotland.

🤝 This new payment, alongside the Carer Support Payment & Carer Supplement, provides help at a time when carers are facing even more financial pressures due to Labour’s austerity agenda & cost of living crisis. 👏 Another example of @snp.org delivering a fairer social security system for Scotland.

👏 A record number of Scots received free NHS eye exams in 2024/25, thanks to Scotland being the only UK nation to offer universal free eye tests. 👓 I visited Vision Express in Greenock to encourage my constituents to make use of these free checks as #EyeHealth is about more than just your vision.

📰 Here's my two latest columns from the Greenock Telegraph, covering Cameron McGerr's Pulse for Life campaign and new Zero Waste Scotland research about the impact of food waste on climate change.

Here's this week's 5⃣ Things which includes: 🚑 Scottish Ambulance Service 🤝 Recovery Roundtable 🔥 @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social Debate 🧠 @rcpsych.bsky.social 🐈 @bluecrosspa.bsky.social

Brilliant to speak with Stuart McMillan about the key animal welfare issues we’re highlighting at Holyrood @stu-mcmillan-msp.bsky.social

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering the latest alcohol-specific deaths figures, and the recovery roundtable I'm hosting today, which the Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy will be attending.

Here's this week's 5️⃣ Things which includes: 🛳 Global Ports Holding 🔬 @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social 🗣 Budget question in the @parliament.scot ☕ Macmillan Coffee Morning 🤓 Vision Express

🚒 This summer I visited our three local fire stations to discuss the @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social Service Delivery Review. I also attended two public events & met a local FBU rep. ❌ This dialogue led me to reject the two options for Inverclyde. You can view my submission here: bit.ly/4ncgrYq

📰 Here's my column from yesterday's Greenock Telegraph addressing a dangerous myth that has been circulating following the passage of the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill in the @parliament.scot.

📰 Here's my column from Thursday's edition of the Greenock Telegraph covering three reports; two criticising the UK Government for their welfare reforms or lack thereof, and one ruling that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

Here's this week's 5️⃣ Things which includes: 🎶 @rsno.bsky.social 🗣️ @parliament.scot 🏦 Royal Bank of Scotland 🤝 Families In The Know ☕ Your Voice's Culture Café

🎥 This time last week, I was preparing to lead my Member's Debate on improving bladder cancer diagnosis in Scotland in @parliament.scot. 🧡 I was pleased to secure cross-party support for this & am grateful to Fight Bladder Cancer for their work supporting bladder cancer patients & their families.

🔥 Scottish Gas customers can now apply for the Warm Home Discount Scheme - £150 towards electricity bills. 📝 Customers must apply through their supplier before 31 March 2026. If you receive the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit, you'll automatically receive this payment.

💛 The @snp.org new £1m “Fund to Leave” scheme will support up to 1,200 women & children to escape abusive relationships this year. ❌ No woman should be forced to choose between living in fear or facing homelessness. The SNP Government is taking real, practical action to change that.

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering another busy week in the @parliament.scot - which includes leading my Member's Debate on improving bladder cancer diagnosis in Scotland. @fightbladdercancer.bsky.social

Here's this week's 5⃣ Things which includes: 🏠 @heatpumpassoc.bsky.social 💚 @samaritans.bsky.social 🗣 @fightbladdercancer.bsky.social 🧠 Alzheimer Scotland

These 'awards' are nonsense. They don’t just target a place, they hurt the people who live & work there. I grew up in the Port, it's a great place to live. It faces challenges but has potential & progress is happening. Instead of cruel labels we should focus on supporting towns like Port Glasgow.

👏 Thanks to the @snp.org actions in government, Scotland is the only part of the UK where child poverty is expected to fall. 💛 That’s the difference the SNP make, showing what happens when decisions for Scotland are made in Scotland. Just imagine how much more we could do with independence.

📰 Here's my column from yesterday's Greenock Telegraph covering a new report which shows Scottish benefits are easing the #CostOfLiving burden for families - thanks to the @snp.org.

🙅 Scotland will not stand by while genocide unfolds in Gaza. 🤝 The @snp.org is delivering real action - sending humanitarian aid, treating injured children, supporting students & halting public funding for companies linked to Israel's war machine. 📢The UK Labour Government must step up.

Here's this week's 5⃣ things which includes: 🛳 CalMac Ferries 🏘 River Clyde Homes 📜 @heritagefunduk.bsky.social 🗣 Two questions in the @parliament.scot 🚒 Fire Brigades Union Scotland

🚆 Did you travel by train this week? 🎫 If Inverclyde residents used the train during peak times every day this week, they'll have saved between £20-£30.50. 👛 That's an average of £100 more in commuters' pockets each month - thanks to the @snp.org Scottish Government.

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering a busy first week back at @parliament.scot, with housing, health and the situation in Gaza taking precedent.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland is a nation - and every nation has the right to choose its own future. 🗳 Our pledge is simple: choice, fairness and democracy must guide Scotland’s path. 📝 Add your name today: www.yes.scot/decide @yesscot.bsky.social

🩷 @cancerresearchuk.org Cancer Awareness Roadshow was in Greenock Tesco last week, providing info & signposting to support. 📅 Nearly 1 in 2 people in Scotland are expected to be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime, so I'd encourage people to engage with the upcoming roadshows in Nov & Dec.

🧑‍🦽 Since the Adult Disability Payment was launched three years ago, over £69.4m has been paid out to people in Inverclyde. 💛 The @snp.org is committed to providing disability assistance rooted in compassion, which is why we won’t cut ADP – despite Labour’s cuts at Westminster.

📸 This time last week I was visiting local charity shops for @scotlandstowns.bsky.social #ScotlandLovesLocal week. 🤝 Thank you @mariecurieuk.bsky.social, @barnardosscot.bsky.social & Ardgowan Hospice for having me, and a HUGE thank you to your amazing staff and volunteers 🌟👏

🚑 New figures show @scotambservice.bsky.social workforce levels are now at a record high. 🩺 The number of WTE GPs has also ⬆️ by 4% over the past year, with the Scottish Government committed to employing an additional 800 GPs by 2027. 💛 This demonstrates the @snp.org commitment to our NHS.

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph highlighting how Scotland is the only part of the UK to scrap peak rail fares - part of the @snp.org wider Cost of Living Guarantee, which includes free prescriptions, free bus travel for millions, and free tuition fees for Scottish students.

🚅 A reminder that from today, Peak Rail Fares are scrapped thanks to @snp.org Scottish Government.