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SNP deliver over 4 million free bus journeys for young people in Inverclyde
OVER 310 MILLION FREE BUS JOURNEYS MADE IN SCOTLAND SINCE SCHEME WAS INTRODUCED SNP MSP for Inverclyde, Stuart McMillan, has welcomed the news that 4,514,207 free bus journeys have been made by young people in Inverclyde since the under 22s bus pass scheme was introduced by the SNP in early 2022. Across Scotland, there has been over 310 million bus journeys made since the scheme was introduced. The SNP Government has consistently protected free bus passes for everyone over 60, and disabled people, while also extending the scheme to injured veterans. By contrast, in England, pensioners only receive their free bus pass upon reaching the state pension age of 66 – six
McMillan welcomes Ministerial visit to local college campus
On Thursday 16th July, Stuart McMillan MSP joined the Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education, Ben Macpherson MSP, on a visit to West College Scotland’s Greenock campus. Representatives from the Scottish Funding Council were also in attendance, as dialogue centred on the need to work together to progress plans for a new-build college locally. Commenting after the visit, Stuart said: “It is always welcome when a government minister visits our area. “As many local people will know, the Finnart Street campus is past its sell-by date, and action is needed to secure the long-term future of college provision in
Stuart McMillan highlights importance of supporting local businesses during Scotland Loves Local Week 2026
Stuart McMillan MSP for Inverclyde visited Vino by Tonino in Gourock as part of Scotland Loves Local Week (13-20 June 2026), celebrating the vital role local businesses play in his constituency. During the visit, Stuart met with Tony and staff to learn more about his new wine bar following the success of Tonino’s in Greenock. Stuart said: “Local businesses are the backbone of our communities, providing jobs, services, and a unique identity to our town centres. Scotland Loves Local Week is a fantastic opportunity to recognise their importance and encourage people to support businesses on their doorstep. “It was a
New aid for blind and partially sighted voters this May
A new voting aid to help blind and partially sighted voters cast their vote will be available for the first time at the upcoming Scottish Parliament election on 7 May. The announcement was made at the Cross Party Group for Visual Impairment on 11th March chaired by Greenock and Inverclyde MSP Stuart McMillan. The new card overlays have been specifically designed to fit the ballot papers used in each constituency and regional vote. Previously, voters could request a plastic template with numbered flaps placed over the ballot paper. However, the template often misaligned and still required a sighted person to
More than 26 million free prescriptions dispensed by NHSGGC in 2024/25
HOUSEHOLDS SAVE NEARLY £450 A YEAR THANKS TO SNP ABOLISHING PRESCRIPTION CHARGES New figures have shown that NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde dispensed 26,837,298 free prescriptions last year – with the average Scottish household saving nearly £450 a year, thanks to the SNP abolishing prescription charges in Scotland. Research from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) has shown that on average households in Scotland received 44.5 prescriptions in 2024/25. With prescriptions costing £9.90 each in England this means that Scots households saved an average of £440.55 on essential medicines. With prescription charges at record levels in England and Nigel Farage’s
McMillan hails new legislation to make cosmetic procedures safer for people in Inverclyde
Inverclyde residents considering non‑surgical cosmetic or wellbeing treatments will benefit from stronger safety protections under new legislation introduced by the Scottish Government. The Non‑surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill aims to ensure that commonly performed procedures – such as Botox injections, dermal fillers and other higher‑risk cosmetic treatments – are carried out safely and in appropriate settings. The Bill was passed by MSPs on Tuesday 17th March and will require these procedures to be delivered only in premises that meet strict hygiene and safety standards, and where appropriate, healthcare professionals are available. Consumers will also be protected
