Ian Murray MP
@IanMurrayMP
Scottish Labour MP for Edinburgh South and Secretary of State for Scotland
Brilliant to be in Glasgow at @PeelPorts to see the incredible operations underway there to decarbonise shipping and support offshore wind. I was delighted to announce the 71 projects across the UK who will receive a share of £30m to make green shipping a reality 🚢
I was the first cabinet member to take paternity leave when my second daughter was born earlier this year. Labour is reviewing parental leave to make the system fairer,easier to use and fit for the modern world. Read my @edinburghpaper column 👇🏻 edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/c…
We sat down with Gary Todd, Head of Manufacturing at @BelhavenBrews and Scottish Secretary @IanMurrayMP to talk about the best places to enjoy a Belhaven pint 🍻 @greeneking Where’s your go-to for a Belhaven? 👇 #BrandScotland
It’s simple: Scotland’s buses should be built in Scotland.
Scottish Secretary @IanMurrayMP & Parliamentary Under Secretary of State @kirstyjmcneill have published the Scotland Office annual report, detailing how the department has been reformed & empowered to make life better for people in Scotland, as part of the UK Gov’s #PlanforChange
And it’s in our manifesto. It’s never been a matter of principle but the most advantageous timing to advance a two state solution. As I’ve always said, you can’t have a 2 state solution without 2 states.
"I want it, we all desire it, we all want it rapidly." Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle tells Paddy O'Connell he wants to recognise the state of Palestine as he called the situation in Gaza "intolerable" #Newsnight
"I want it, we all desire it, we all want it rapidly." Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle tells Paddy O'Connell he wants to recognise the state of Palestine as he called the situation in Gaza "intolerable" #Newsnight
And it’s great for Scotland.
Previous governments sought a trade deal with India. They could not agree one. The Labour Government negotiated and agreed the deal, signed today. It will benefit the UK economy and give us access to a huge market, growing in power and prosperity. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
How the Scotch whisky tariffs deal was struck bbc.in/4mfho1s
From wind, to solar, to new nuclear power, this Labour government will deliver clean, homegrown power to millions of homes.
🇮🇳 The India Trade Deal is great news for Scottish jobs and business. The landmark agreement will deliver a £190 million boost for the Scottish economy as part of the Plan for Change. Spoke to @BBCRadioScot this morning 👇
The IDF has killed starving Palestinian civilians trying to get aid. Settler terrorism and talk of imposing the illegal E1 settlement plan are flagrant attempts to prevent a Palestinian state. There is no justification for this. A two-state solution is the only path to peace.
That’s why we need the largest upgrade in workers rights for a generation…..
🚨| BREAKING: BrewDog is closing 10 bars across the UK, with staff reportedly given "three days' notice". Unite Hospitality: "In what universe is 3 DAYS a morally (or legally) acceptable notice period for a proper redundancy consultation for the workers impacted?!"
Josh Taylor had an incredible career. A Commonwealth gold medallist and former undisputed world champion. He’s one of Scotland’s greatest fighters and I wish him all the best in retirement.
End of an era. I have lived my dream for the last 10 years & conquered Mount Everest. Thank you to every single one of you for the support through what has been this mad rollercoaster of a journey. Boxing is all I’ve ever known but Now let’s see what life has to offer on the…
"The pandemic saw the biggest sacrifice from one generation for another, since the war. Then we said to children: off you go to navigate the [mental health fallout] on your own." An MP with empathy? IT'LL NEVER CATCH ON! Well done @ChrisMurrayMP. A touching contribution. ~AA
This terrible conflict in Gaza must end.
The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. Alongside 25 other partners, the UK message is clear: the war in Gaza must end now. We need an immediate ceasefire, release of all hostages and a full resumption of aid. gov.uk/government/new…
A £250 million investment by the UK Government will support critical upgrades to infrastructure at the HM Naval Base at Faslane over the next three years, creating jobs and boosting the local economy. gov.uk/government/new…
Scottish Secretary @IanMurrayMP is formally launching the UK Government £250 million Scottish defence dividend investment today. 💬👇
A £250m investment in Faslane. That’s Scotland’s Defence Dividend in action. Spoke to @BBCRadioScot this morning about the jobs and industrial opportunity for Scotland from Labour’s increased defence spending.
Our up to £1bn Better Futures Fund will help tackle the structural causes of poverty. Bringing together public funds with social impact investments, it will open up opportunities for training and work across the country. My interview with the @guardian theguardian.com/politics/2025/…