INVERCLYDE’S MP has officially resigned from his role as a Gourock councillor following his election to Westminster.

Martin McCluskey has represented the Inverclyde West ward since May 2022.

The Labour councillor was elected as the area’s new MP in July’s general election, in which his party stormed to a national majority.

Labour’s rules prevent members from holding both posts, meaning he would be required to step down from his council role.

Mr McCluskey wrote to Inverclyde Council’s chief executive Louise Long to confirm his resignation.

Speaking after his election, Mr McCluskey said it had been 'an immense privilege' to serve people in Gourock during his time as a councillor.

An Inverclyde Council spokesperson said: “Notification of Cllr McCluskey’s resignation has been received and we have now begun the process of organising a by-election.