Ian Murray MP, Edinburgh South

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Ian Murray’s voting in Parliament

Ian Murray is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.

This is a selection of Ian Murray’s votes.

Consistently voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011.
Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 42 votes against, 10 absences, between 2014–2016.
Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010.
Generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 16 votes against, 7 absences, between 2010–2019.
Almost always voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 0 votes for, 16 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2018.
Consistently voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016.

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Ian Murray has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Scotland: The Union 28 Apr 2021

Mr Speaker, I hope you will allow me to pay tribute to everyone who is commemorating on International Workers’ Memorial Day today, and also to wish the Secretary of State a very happy Ed Balls Day, which is also today. On “The Andrew Marr Show” on Sunday, the First Minister admitted that there has been no analysis done on the impact of separation on incomes—that is wages, livelihoods...
Scotland: The Union 28 Apr 2021

Anas Sarwar has said throughout this campaign that we need to unite the country to deal with this global pandemic. Talking of honesty, integrity and truth, will the Secretary of State take this opportunity to apologise on behalf of the Prime Minister for his “let the bodies pile high” comment, when so many have lost loved ones due to covid? There have been more than 800 deaths in my city...
Written Answers — Department for International Trade: India: Cairn Energy 27 Apr 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will make representations to the Prime Minister of India on the international arbitration tribunal decision in favour of Cairn Energy plc in its dispute with the Indian Government during their scheduled discussions in April 2021.

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Labour MP for Edinburgh South

Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Ian Murray campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Business
Innovation and Skills
Department for Work and Pensions
Home Office
HM Treasury
Treasury
Employment Tribunals Service
Royal Mail
Social Security Benefits: Scotland
Asylum: Housing
Universal Credit: Scotland

Currently held offices

Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland (since 6 Apr 2020)

Other offices held in the past

Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (2 Mar 2020 to 11 May 2020)
Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (31 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (5 Sep 2016 to 3 May 2017)
Member, Public Accounts Commission (4 Nov 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland (8 May 2015 to 26 Jun 2016)
Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) (7 Oct 2011 to 8 May 2015)
Member, Business, Innovation and Skills Committee (2 Nov 2010 to 24 Oct 2011)
Member, Environmental Audit Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 10 Dec 2012)
Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (12 Jul 2010 to 24 Oct 2011)
Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (12 Jul 2010 to 24 Oct 2011)
Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (12 Jul 2010 to 24 Oct 2011)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Data Protection Bill Committee (5 out of 8)
Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill Committee (15 out of 16)
Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill Committee (17 out of 17)
Growth and Infrastructure Bill Committee (13 out of 14)
Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
Wreck Removal Convention Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Finance (No. 3) Bill Committee (13 out of 14)
Daylight Saving Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 14 Jun 2021.

1. Employment and earnings

Payments from YouGov, 50 Featherstone Street, London EC1V 8RT, for completing opinion surveys:

21 April 2020, payment of £100. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 14 September 2020)

9 July 2020, payment of £70. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 14 September 2020)

31 July 2020, payment of £100. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 14 September 2020)

6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year

From 1 September 2019, a flat in Edinburgh: (i). (Registered 18 October 2019)

7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital

100MPH Events Ltd (event management).

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