🚝 Thanks to @snp.org, rail fares will be frozen from April. Having already scrapped peak fares, this will help with the cost of living crisis. 💛 We’ve shown what we can do with limited powers, now it’s time the UK Government handed over full powers over track & trains so we can complete the job.

💛 Under the @snp.org, Scotland remains the only part of the UK to avoid pay-related strike action in the NHS. 🥀 Sarwar knows how useless the UK Labour Government are - meanwhile the Scottish Government are reducing waiting times & opened the first GP walk-in clinic this week.

💛 I'm proud of the investment that the @snp.org in government has delivered for Inverclyde - including £500,000 for the B-Hive in Port Glasgow. 🐝 This is directly benefitting local families and provides a welcoming safe for people in the Port town.

Here's this week's 5⃣ Things which includes: 🎨 @sca-n.bsky.social parliamentary exhibition 🏥 Question on the QEUH 🙋 @stcolumbashigh.bsky.social visit to Parliament 💉 Spoke in support of regulating non-surgical cosmetic procedures 🌱 @movingoninverclyde.bsky.social Sycamore Gap planting event

🥀 Labour have abandoned WASPI women & are now trying to block disabled people in Scotland from having a say over the healthcare services that affect them. 💛 In sharp contrast, the @snp.org will continue to call for justice for WASPI women & champion disability rights.

🗳️ MSPs have passed the Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviews (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 - taking Scotland a step closer to improving patient safety. 💛 These procedures are never without risk, so introducing measures to make them as safe as possible is key.

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering NHS waiting times coming down for the 7th month in a row, and an additional £3.4m to improve access to neurodevelopmental support for children, young people and families, bringing total annual investment to over £5m.

💛 The @snp.org #ScotBudget for 2026/27 will help to further tackle child poverty through: 🧮 £61.5m Tackling Child Poverty Fund 🥣 A breakfast club for every primary school by Aug 2027 👶 Upping the Scottish Child Payment to £40pw for children under one 💼 £20m to help people get into & stay in work

⛽ Having launched my #FairFuel campaign over a decade ago, I'm delighted that the UK Government's Fuel Finder Scheme is now up & running. 💷 Forecourts must report £ changes within 30 mins which established apps & websites that already compare pump £ across the UK will use to update motorists.

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering a busy week in the @parliament.scot, which included meeting Royal Mail representatives, attending a roundtable on the Non-Surgical Cosmetics and Functions of Medical Reviewers Bill, and hosting an event for @thewisegroup.bsky.social.

💛 #BothVotesSNP is the best way for voters in Scotland to get rid of Keir Starmer, elect an @snp.org government that will stand up for Scotland and prioritise the cost of living and NHS - and secure a fresh start with independence.

📢 COST OF LIVING SURGERY THIS FRIDAY! Advisors from Home Energy Scotland, @advicedirectscot.bsky.social, @agescotland.bsky.social and @thewisegroup.bsky.social will be in Greenock on Friday to help people in Inverclyde with the cost of living. No appointment needed, just pop along on the day.

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering the positive news that the number of people training to work in Scotland's dental sector has seen the largest increase in a decade - demonstrating the @snp.org Scottish Government commitment to restoring & improving access to NHS dentistry.

Here's this week's 5⃣ Things which includes: 🏘 Chapelton TARA meeting 🚆Question on peak rail fares removal 🐶 @kcpolitical.bsky.social drop-in event 🟣 Holocaust Memorial Day Trust event 👥 Supported constituents

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering the Additional Support for Learning review announced by the Education Secretary last week, and my continued engagement with Pamis Scotland to support local ASN children and families.

📈 @nhsggc.bsky.social will receive an extra £241.2m in the Scottish Budget - with the health board receiving £3.3bn in 2026-27, up from £3.1bn in 2025-26. 💛 Under @snp.org, waiting times are coming 👇 & GP numbers going 👆. There's more to do but this budget will build on recent improvements.

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering key announcements from the @snp.org Scottish Budget - including record health investment, additional money to tackle child poverty, increased funding for councils, and a commitment to a new Port Glasgow Health Centre.

🎥 Some of my activities this week include: 🎞️ Waterfront Cinema visit 🚢 Ferguson Marine visit ❤️ Greenock Ocean Terminal defib installation 🧮 Scottish Budget announcement ⚽️ UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill passed in @parliament.scot

👏 The Scottish Government have allocated £222,488 to Inverclyde Leisure for three new Changing Places Toilets to be built locally. ♿ I first raised the need for more CPTs in Inverclyde over a year ago after meeting parents of children with complex needs, so I know this investment will be welcome.

🧮 This #ScotBudget delivers for the people of Scotland with: 👶 More money to tackle child poverty 🩺 Record health spending 🏥 A new Port Glasgow Health Centre 📈 2% real-terms budget increase for councils 📚 extra £70m for colleges 👏 This is the @snp.org delivering for Inverclyde.

🧱 I welcome this UK Government investment but it's long overdue after decades of neglect by subsequent Westminster governments. 💷 Remember though, some of the £60m is to be delivered over 10 years & some funds were promised by the previous Tory Govt. 🥀 Voters won't be fooled by Labour.

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering my meeting with the Justice Secretary to discuss investment into HMP Greenock and the need for a new prison locally, and the news that the UK Government is wasting millions each year on HMP Dartmoor which lies empty.

🚧 I welcome the improvements to the A78 at Inverkip as they've made the road safer, but I disagree with this project being tied in with opening up the Inverkip Power Station site for housing. ❌ I've long opposed this proposal as I don't believe the road network could cope with upto 650 new homes.

🎉2026 brings exciting sporting opportunities for Scotland, but the election also presents an opportunity for the people of Scotland to decide their future. 💛I believe in a modern, progressive, socially democratic Scotland at the heart of Europe, so #VoteMcMillan & make it #BothVotesSNP.

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering the @johnswinney.bsky.social speech on Monday, calling for a national movement of hope.

📮 Over 160 people have now contacted me about postal issues in the run-up to Christmas, so I’ve written to the Royal Mail to request a meeting with the Chief Executive. 📧 I’ll continue to post updates on social media, but if you wish to receive email updates, please contact my office.

📰Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering the soaring cost of nuclear power in the UK.

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph focusing on the year ahead - with Scotland taking part in, and hosting, big sporting events in 2026.

My office is now closed until Monday 5th January. My inbox will be monitored, but only urgent cases will be picked up. Non-urgent cases will be dealt with in the New Year. I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year when it comes. May 2026 bring you every success. Thanks, Stuart

📰 Here's my column from yesterday's Greenock Telegraph covering last week's PAC debate on Ferguson Marine and @gmbscotland.bsky.social Ferguson Marine summit in the @parliament.scot which I co-sponsored.

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering the @snp.org in government's proven investment in public services, and the First Minister's speech to launch of 'It's Scotland's Energy'.

🙌 I’m supporting @savechildrensco.bsky.social #ChristmasJumperDay to help children in Scotland & around the world have the happy, healthy & thriving childhoods they deserve. 🧶Get involved tomorrow (11th Dec) and make the world better with a sweater. 🎅 christmasjumperday.org

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering a busy week in the constituency and in the @parliament.scot.

#ChildMaintenance needs reform at source, but Scotland can act now with practical, low-cost steps to improve access. At yesterday’s Scottish Parliament roundtable hosted by @stu-mcmillan-msp.bsky.social, partners, MSPs & parents discussed both UK-wide reform and immediate Scottish actions.

Last week we and our partners at @opfs.org.uk & @fifegingerbread.bsky.social took the Transforming Child Maintenance message to Holyrood. Thanks to @stu-mcmillan-msp.bsky.social for hosting us and relaying our recommendations for what the Scottish Govt can do to help children and families.

Here's this week's 5️⃣ Things which includes: 🔥 Scottish Gas event in @parliament.scot 🤝 @hospiceuk.bsky.social meeting 📣 Asked three questions in the chamber 🧒 @opfs.org.uk roundtable 🎄 Merino Court's Christmas Craft Fayre

📰 Here's my two latest columns in the Greenock Telegraph covering the Scottish Government's investment in the NHS, and what the UK Budget means for Scotland.

🧮 The #UKBudget fails to deliver for Scotland & will not address the cost of living for squeezed households. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The complete chaos surrounding this Budget emphasises why we should take crucial decisions around the economy & public finances for ourselves with the fresh start of independence.

📰 Here's my column from yesterday's Greenock Telegraph covering @scotlandnt.bsky.social qualifying for next year's World Cup, and the expansion of the Young Carer Grant to eligible 19-year-olds.

Here's this week's 5️⃣ Things which includes: 🗣️ Two questions in the @parliament.scot 🏪 Greenock Towns Board meeting 🏦 Virgin Money meeting 🧒 @cpagscotland.bsky.social meeting 🤝 Supporting constituents with various issues

📰 Here's my column from yesterday's Greenock Telegraph covering @thomascarthur.bsky.social visit to @turningpointsco.bsky.social, attending the National Autistic Society Scotland & @cyclingwithoutage.bsky.social parliamentary events, and the additional £20m for health boards.

Here's this week's 5⃣ Things which includes: 🤝 @turningpointsco.bsky.social 🚾 Pamis Scotland meeting 🚲 @cyclingwithoutage.bsky.social ❓ Question in the @parliament.scot 📡 Openreach project visit

📡 Today I visited one of Openreach's projects in Port Glasgow to hear how they're improving connectivity locally. 📱 I welcome this investment as staying connected is important to us all - whether it's to keep in touch with friends & family, for work or study, or to connect with services.

📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering Remembrance Day, my amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, and Labour's plans to cut £1 billion from Scotland's budget.

🎟 Young people from Inverclyde have taken over 3.8m free bus journeys since the Scottish Government introduced free travel for under 22s in 2022. 👏 With peak rail fares gone for good & other schemes offering free bus travel to over 2.3m Scots, the @snp.org are helping save people £ on transport.

"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