Ian Murray
@ianmurraymp.bsky.social
MP for Edinburgh South and Minister of State at DCMS and DSIT
Really enjoyed the Scottish BAFTA awards on Sunday.
A brilliant celebration of the strength of Scotland's creative industries.
A brilliant celebration of the strength of Scotland's creative industries.
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Really enjoyed the Scottish BAFTA awards on Sunday.
A brilliant celebration of the strength of Scotland's creative industries.
A brilliant celebration of the strength of Scotland's creative industries.
On Sunday I took my 5 year old to a remembrance service for the first time. She helped me lay the wreath.
A very poignant and lovely ceremony conducted by Pauline Robertson from Newington Trinity Church at the Prestonfield War Memorial on Prestonfield Avenue.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
A very poignant and lovely ceremony conducted by Pauline Robertson from Newington Trinity Church at the Prestonfield War Memorial on Prestonfield Avenue.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
November 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
On Sunday I took my 5 year old to a remembrance service for the first time. She helped me lay the wreath.
A very poignant and lovely ceremony conducted by Pauline Robertson from Newington Trinity Church at the Prestonfield War Memorial on Prestonfield Avenue.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
A very poignant and lovely ceremony conducted by Pauline Robertson from Newington Trinity Church at the Prestonfield War Memorial on Prestonfield Avenue.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
A message for those profiting from fans - your time is up.
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Ian Murray: "Time is up for touts and dodgy resale platforms"
In an explosive statement, Ian Murray vows to bring in a ticket resale cap - and to empower Serious Fraud Office to act against platforms that fleece fans.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A message for those profiting from fans - your time is up.
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At last week's Labour conference I attended UK Music's packed panel session exploring how music can boost the economy.
Great to take part in the discussion with representatives from the industry, outlining the actions the Labour government is taking to support the creative industries.
Great to take part in the discussion with representatives from the industry, outlining the actions the Labour government is taking to support the creative industries.
October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
At last week's Labour conference I attended UK Music's packed panel session exploring how music can boost the economy.
Great to take part in the discussion with representatives from the industry, outlining the actions the Labour government is taking to support the creative industries.
Great to take part in the discussion with representatives from the industry, outlining the actions the Labour government is taking to support the creative industries.
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A brilliant day in Scotland with @ianmurraymp.bsky.social discussing how our UK Government Spending Review is delivering the largest real terms settlement for Scotland since devolution began.
We’re investing in the renewal of Britain to make people better off. 🇬🇧🏴
We’re investing in the renewal of Britain to make people better off. 🇬🇧🏴
June 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
A brilliant day in Scotland with @ianmurraymp.bsky.social discussing how our UK Government Spending Review is delivering the largest real terms settlement for Scotland since devolution began.
We’re investing in the renewal of Britain to make people better off. 🇬🇧🏴
We’re investing in the renewal of Britain to make people better off. 🇬🇧🏴
Edinburgh is a world-leader in AI and I’m delighted that today’s spending review funds this critical national resource.
Thank you to everyone at the university for their advice, help and assistance.
A huge boost for the city, region, Scotland and the UK.
Thank you to everyone at the university for their advice, help and assistance.
A huge boost for the city, region, Scotland and the UK.
June 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Edinburgh is a world-leader in AI and I’m delighted that today’s spending review funds this critical national resource.
Thank you to everyone at the university for their advice, help and assistance.
A huge boost for the city, region, Scotland and the UK.
Thank you to everyone at the university for their advice, help and assistance.
A huge boost for the city, region, Scotland and the UK.
Stunning result and well deserved.
A decent local man who will be a superb ambassador for his constituents.
A decent local man who will be a superb ambassador for his constituents.
June 6, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Stunning result and well deserved.
A decent local man who will be a superb ambassador for his constituents.
A decent local man who will be a superb ambassador for his constituents.
The SNP candidate tomorrow is a councillor from Cambuslang who lost an election in Rutherglen, sought selection in Shettleston and voted against £8m for Hamilton Town Centre.
Only local champion Davy Russell will stand up for the communities of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse.
Only local champion Davy Russell will stand up for the communities of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse.
June 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The SNP candidate tomorrow is a councillor from Cambuslang who lost an election in Rutherglen, sought selection in Shettleston and voted against £8m for Hamilton Town Centre.
Only local champion Davy Russell will stand up for the communities of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse.
Only local champion Davy Russell will stand up for the communities of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse.
The SNP want to downgrade the Wishaw Neonatal Unit.
Only Davy Russell can beat them tomorrow.
Only Davy Russell can beat them tomorrow.
June 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The SNP want to downgrade the Wishaw Neonatal Unit.
Only Davy Russell can beat them tomorrow.
Only Davy Russell can beat them tomorrow.
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Great to have @ianmurraymp.bsky.social along at training to hand out a Community Hero Award to volunteers in our women and girls’ section. Not a bad penalty, either … @girlsresults.bsky.social @jax-mc-media.bsky.social @scotwomensfootball.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Great to have @ianmurraymp.bsky.social along at training to hand out a Community Hero Award to volunteers in our women and girls’ section. Not a bad penalty, either … @girlsresults.bsky.social @jax-mc-media.bsky.social @scotwomensfootball.bsky.social
Lots of words about what they can’t do but not a peep from the FM about last week's trade deals that are superb for Scotland, nor a peep about steel in Scotland.
My piece for the Scotsman yesterday.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
My piece for the Scotsman yesterday.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
John Swinney must explain how he'll get Scottish steel plants back in operation
This week has shown there must be no doubt – the UK government is championing international trade with renewed passion and purpose.
www.scotsman.com
May 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Lots of words about what they can’t do but not a peep from the FM about last week's trade deals that are superb for Scotland, nor a peep about steel in Scotland.
My piece for the Scotsman yesterday.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
My piece for the Scotsman yesterday.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Really enjoyed campaigning in Runcorn for the wonderful Karen Shore.
Lots of lovely conversations on the doors.
Such a beautiful day I think we should rename the by-election Suncorn & Helsby.
Karen will be a superb MP.
Lots of lovely conversations on the doors.
Such a beautiful day I think we should rename the by-election Suncorn & Helsby.
Karen will be a superb MP.
April 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Really enjoyed campaigning in Runcorn for the wonderful Karen Shore.
Lots of lovely conversations on the doors.
Such a beautiful day I think we should rename the by-election Suncorn & Helsby.
Karen will be a superb MP.
Lots of lovely conversations on the doors.
Such a beautiful day I think we should rename the by-election Suncorn & Helsby.
Karen will be a superb MP.
Great to be in Washington DC today, bringing the best of Scottish business and culture to the USA on our Brand Scotland trade mission.
Thank you to the Edinburgh Tattoo for their first brilliant performance.
Lots more to come this week…
Thank you to the Edinburgh Tattoo for their first brilliant performance.
Lots more to come this week…
April 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Great to be in Washington DC today, bringing the best of Scottish business and culture to the USA on our Brand Scotland trade mission.
Thank you to the Edinburgh Tattoo for their first brilliant performance.
Lots more to come this week…
Thank you to the Edinburgh Tattoo for their first brilliant performance.
Lots more to come this week…
This is what making work pay looks like to the poorest paid…
April 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This is what making work pay looks like to the poorest paid…
Yesterday’s statement rightly placed defence at the heart of our industrial strategy, but of course the public demand personal economic security as much as national security. People across Scotland are impatient for change, and rightly so.
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
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Ian Murray: The SNP has proved unfit to handle public money wisely
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray says Labour is safeguarding the UK's national security and economic renewal. He calls on John Swinney and the SNP to…
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March 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Yesterday’s statement rightly placed defence at the heart of our industrial strategy, but of course the public demand personal economic security as much as national security. People across Scotland are impatient for change, and rightly so.
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
Nearly 1 in 6 young people in Scotland are not in education, employment or training.
1,351 young people left school last year with no qualifications.
We cannot shrug our shoulders. We owe it to young people to do all we can to get them on a pathway to work and in life.
1,351 young people left school last year with no qualifications.
We cannot shrug our shoulders. We owe it to young people to do all we can to get them on a pathway to work and in life.
March 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Nearly 1 in 6 young people in Scotland are not in education, employment or training.
1,351 young people left school last year with no qualifications.
We cannot shrug our shoulders. We owe it to young people to do all we can to get them on a pathway to work and in life.
1,351 young people left school last year with no qualifications.
We cannot shrug our shoulders. We owe it to young people to do all we can to get them on a pathway to work and in life.
Thank you to Claire and Lesley from the office of Ian Murray, MP. They came along to hear from volunteers, staff, participants and students at Bridgend Farmhouse today. 😀
March 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
This morning I was at the University of Edinburgh to outline how I have changed the Scotland Office and how Scotland’s two governments must work together to achieve economic growth.
March 7, 2025 at 11:57 AM
This morning I was at the University of Edinburgh to outline how I have changed the Scotland Office and how Scotland’s two governments must work together to achieve economic growth.
These are uncertain times for the world. Last week marked the third anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. The old assumptions that have for decades underpinned our security and that of our European neighbours are crumbling around us.
My latest piece for the Edinburgh Evening News
My latest piece for the Edinburgh Evening News
March 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
These are uncertain times for the world. Last week marked the third anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. The old assumptions that have for decades underpinned our security and that of our European neighbours are crumbling around us.
My latest piece for the Edinburgh Evening News
My latest piece for the Edinburgh Evening News
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Good to get out of the office and meet people at the Prosper 'In Conversation' event with @ianmurraymp.bsky.social Some great questions from the audience and considered responses from Ian about the challenges facing many sectors across the country and the opportunities too.
March 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Good to get out of the office and meet people at the Prosper 'In Conversation' event with @ianmurraymp.bsky.social Some great questions from the audience and considered responses from Ian about the challenges facing many sectors across the country and the opportunities too.
Great to be on the doors for Debbie Duffy in Glasgow North East, ahead of the by-election on the 20th March.
What a superb local candidate.
What a superb local candidate.
March 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Great to be on the doors for Debbie Duffy in Glasgow North East, ahead of the by-election on the 20th March.
What a superb local candidate.
What a superb local candidate.
When you have a government led by a professional, respected and determined PM who puts the country first at home and abroad, it's the UK public that wins.
There's huge challenges at home and abroad but whether it's the economy, national security or health the PM has shown incredible leadership 👏
There's huge challenges at home and abroad but whether it's the economy, national security or health the PM has shown incredible leadership 👏
February 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
When you have a government led by a professional, respected and determined PM who puts the country first at home and abroad, it's the UK public that wins.
There's huge challenges at home and abroad but whether it's the economy, national security or health the PM has shown incredible leadership 👏
There's huge challenges at home and abroad but whether it's the economy, national security or health the PM has shown incredible leadership 👏
On Tuesday, the Prime Minister set out the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War. This commitment will protect British people in what is a new era for national security, a new era of intensifying geopolitical competition and conflict.
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www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
The US is right that Europe must work more closely together on defence, due to Russia threat
Ian Murray writes on defence spending after the UK government’s commitment was outlined by Sir Keir Starmer
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February 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
On Tuesday, the Prime Minister set out the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War. This commitment will protect British people in what is a new era for national security, a new era of intensifying geopolitical competition and conflict.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
The Prime Minister has backed Scotland all the way, getting this over the line and giving Grangemouth the chance of a bright industrial future.
This is the difference Labour makes.
This is the difference Labour makes.
February 27, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The Prime Minister has backed Scotland all the way, getting this over the line and giving Grangemouth the chance of a bright industrial future.
This is the difference Labour makes.
This is the difference Labour makes.