@chrismurraymp.bsky.social
MP for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
The Home Affairs Select Committee is a cross-party group of MPs that scrutinises the work of the Home Office.
We undertook a short, focussed inquiry into last yearโs summer disorder. Our full report is available at committees.parliament.uk/committee/83...
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The disorder began following the tragic murders of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice da Silva Aguiar in Southport. My thoughts are with the families of these poor children and the community in Southport. 8/9
14.04.2025 05:13 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0This needs to be urgently - and regularly - updated. It should not have taken disorder on this scale to prompt revision. 7/9
14.04.2025 05:13 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0Misinformation circulated online about the attacker, but the CPS wasnt clear what could be released without prejudicing a later trial.
The protocol used on sharing information dates from 2005. It is clearly unfit for the social media age. 6/9
Swift prosecution of those involved was critical in quelling riots and preventing further disorder.
This effectiveness was due to good links between policing, the @MoJGovUK and @CPSUK.
I commend this, but other crimes merit the same. 5/9
We found shortcomings in national policing structures. Forces couldnโt access support needed. Poor national systems impeded the response. National mobilisation came too late.
Ministers found the @HomeOffice โhollowed outโ without reliable info on no of officers deployed. 4/9
Itโs disappointing to see unsubstantiated commentary of โtwo-tier policingโ, undermining police who serve bravely.
Violence towards police officers was described as โquite incredibleโ. At least 199 officers were assaulted and 302 injured.
We commend the officers involved. 3/9
The Select Committee found nothing to support claims of โtwo tier policingโ.
The level of violence determined the policing response - nothing else. The Ctte found the policing of the summer disorder entirely appropriate given the levels of violence and criminality. (2/9)
Today the cross-party @CommonsHomeAffs publishes our report on the disorder last summer.
July and August saw widespread disorder, following appalling murders of children in Southport.
This was violent disorder, not legitimate protest. It was properly policed as such. (1/9)
Hi Brian. No I wasnโt thatโs completely wrong.
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We were very pleased to welcome @chrismurraymp.bsky.social to our offices last Friday to discuss our continued work in supporting EU nationals living in Scotland navigate the EU Settlement Scheme, transitioning to eVisas and supporting EU citizens with welfare and financial inclusion advice.
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An honour to host a meeting on tackling abuse in the UK armed forces in Parliament today, with @CRINwire @cmjhq @SaluteHerUK
Those serving our country should never face sexual, physical or emotional abuse.
Great to see the announcement today that local arts organisations incl. Edinburgh International Festival, Dance Base, Summerhall, and the Brunton will be receive a boost in funding from Creative Scotland. Only possible thanks to the record devolution settlement, delivered by a UK Labour Government.
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Chris signing Holocaust Book of Committment
We must never forget the horror of the Holocaust. It is our duty to learn from history, and our responsibility to ensure it is never repeated. Which weighs especially heavily in these difficult times. So it was moving to sign the Holocaust Memorial Trustโs Book of Commitment in the House of Commons.
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Chris and Ian Murray in Dover House
It was great to meet with Scotland Secretary @IanMurrayMP in Dover House about the issues facing Edinburgh East & Musselburgh: such as economic growth, employment rights, culture and sewage.
Iโm working hard to ensure my constituencyโs voice is heard at the heart of government
Chris w Labour MPs on committee
Employment rights bill
This week Iโve been in the Committee for the Employment Rights Bill.
This is the biggest change to workersโ rights in a generation
๐ฅEnding fire-and-rehire
๐ช๐ปEnding exploitative zero-hours contracts
๐กBetter flexibility, family and union rights
1๏ธโฃRights from day one
๐ทโโ๏ธPay for cancelled shifts
Chris is standing smiling with a Stitch mascot from Lilo and Stitch.
Chris delivering some remarks at the Christmas light switch-on. He is beneath a golden balloon arch, with an inflatable bouncy castle behind him.
Chris is kneeling besides a small donkey, which is wearing a Santa hat and coat.
It was so great to be at the Christmas lights switchon in Craigmillar. Lots of fun for the kids, amazing choir and fab to see the community coming together.
Well done Cheryl and the Places for People Scotland team for organising.
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๐ป๐ Firmly in the Christmas Spirit now!! ๐๐
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