Congratulations to Blackpool, Inverness-Highland, Ipswich, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Portsmouth, Sheffield, Swindon and Wrexham!
Places like these are at the very heart of our national story, and UK City of Culture is a chance to showcase the best.
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Great news for the UK and our world leading Quantum expertise in Edinburgh.
We're committing to become the first country in the world to make and deploy Quantum computers at scale by the early 2030s, ushering in a new era for computing which could add £200 billion to the economy by 2045.
This week, I closed the debate on online harms and child protection in the House of Commons as the Minister of State in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
The consultation and national conversation will be open soon and we will legislate before the summer.
Social media companies must clean up their act or face huge sanctions.
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Community radio stations are at the ❤️ of local communities, showcasing local content & keeping people connected & informed.
I'm delighted that our increased funding is helping nearly 50 stations, ensuring they grow, create jobs & reach more listeners.
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What the SNP's energy 'plan' really means - uncertainty, higher bills and a risk to Scotland's energy security by ideologically blocking the very nuclear power Scotland relies on every day.
Labour is delivering energy security, jobs and protecting bill payers.
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The UK Town of Culture, launched this week, is all about championing the unique contribution towns make to our national story, powering economic regeneration and opening the arts up to people of all backgrounds.👇
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Really enjoyed the Scottish BAFTA awards on Sunday.
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 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.
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. 🇬🇧🏴
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.
Stunning result and well deserved.
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.
The SNP want to downgrade the Wishaw Neonatal Unit.
Only Davy Russell can beat them tomorrow.
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.
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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.
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…
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.
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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.
Pop-up surgery this week ...
Thank you @bridgend-farmhouse.bsky.social
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
Ian Murray MP with Sara Thiam CEO Prosper
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.
