If we take the tough decisions now to fix the foundations, we can rebuild Britain and make every part of the country better off. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

A crisis of the Scottish Government’s own making. 17 years of poor decisions, lack of grip and dishonesty with the public now going to have an awful impact on public services. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Over the moon at Catherine joining us in the Scotland Office. She’s simply superb.

Inverclyde Council has vowed to continue free school meals for all primary school children despite reports the Scottish Government is scrapping plans. dlvr.it/TCsgXY 👇 Full story

Great British Energy will create jobs, boost energy independence, and ensure UK taxpayers, billpayers and communities reap the rewards of clean, secure, homegrown energy. My statement during Parliament earlier today 👇

Post Offices play a vital role in our communities. It was good to meet Postmasters from across the UK at an event in Parliament this week, and to discuss banking hubs and the impact of the Horizon scandal with them.

Today I attended a briefing with ScotRail Managing Director Joanne Maguire to discuss ScotRail operations, hear about plans for the lines that serve Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West and understand the impact of the emergency timetable.

Back in sunny Gourock this morning speaking to residents #labourdoorstep

Thanks to everyone who came along to my surgery at Port Glasgow Tesco this morning. You don’t need to wait for a surgery to get in touch - you can email me on [email protected]

Great to see the Ardgowan Distillery open day so busy today.

More scenes from our Open Day which is sadly drawing to a close now…

It’s a year today since my mum passed away after living with Alzheimer’s for many years. I spoke to the Greenock Telegraph about the need for more research into the disease and the importance of getting diagnosed. greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/24560660.…

Fish, chips and a Gourock sunset.

The SNP wants to try and make people believe that their mess is because of a Government that’s been in power for 8 weeks rather than the one that’s been in charge for 17 years. It’s dishonest and it’s not going to wash. My column from yesterday’s Greenock Telegraph.

A PORT Glasgow school pupils have been learning more about keeping safe online with help from a special guest. dlvr.it/TCzbQj

Curious about what the Labour government has been up to this week? Watch this.