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
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.
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.
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…
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.
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
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 👏
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.
Unions across the UK support the lives and rights of working people. This government is strengthening their collective voice and delivering the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation - and we're determined to make work pay. #HeartUnions
February 13, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Unions across the UK support the lives and rights of working people. This government is strengthening their collective voice and delivering the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation - and we're determined to make work pay. #HeartUnions
This week is #HeartUnions Week!
Trade unions built the rights we rely on today—from sick pay to the weekend.
Our New Deal for Working People will deliver the biggest boost to workers’ rights in a generation.
Join a union today: labourunions.org.uk/join-a-union/
Trade unions built the rights we rely on today—from sick pay to the weekend.
Our New Deal for Working People will deliver the biggest boost to workers’ rights in a generation.
Join a union today: labourunions.org.uk/join-a-union/
February 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
This week is #HeartUnions Week!
Trade unions built the rights we rely on today—from sick pay to the weekend.
Our New Deal for Working People will deliver the biggest boost to workers’ rights in a generation.
Join a union today: labourunions.org.uk/join-a-union/
Trade unions built the rights we rely on today—from sick pay to the weekend.
Our New Deal for Working People will deliver the biggest boost to workers’ rights in a generation.
Join a union today: labourunions.org.uk/join-a-union/
Congratulations to Thorne Records in Bruntsfield who, according to a recent Financial Times article, are among the world's greatest record stores!
Well done to the whole team 🎉
Article available to read here: www.ft.com/.../e1dc941f...
Well done to the whole team 🎉
Article available to read here: www.ft.com/.../e1dc941f...
January 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Congratulations to Thorne Records in Bruntsfield who, according to a recent Financial Times article, are among the world's greatest record stores!
Well done to the whole team 🎉
Article available to read here: www.ft.com/.../e1dc941f...
Well done to the whole team 🎉
Article available to read here: www.ft.com/.../e1dc941f...
I remember campaigning with John in the Inch in my constituency. We came across a 50th party in a garden. He walked straight in and was soon holding court, telling anecdotes but also getting our message across.
A brilliant man. Condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in peace.
A brilliant man. Condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in peace.
November 21, 2024 at 2:34 PM
I remember campaigning with John in the Inch in my constituency. We came across a 50th party in a garden. He walked straight in and was soon holding court, telling anecdotes but also getting our message across.
A brilliant man. Condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in peace.
A brilliant man. Condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in peace.