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Chris Murray

Lab Labour Edinburgh East and Musselburgh ID 5245
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At a glance

Chris Murray is currently a Labour MP for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 1 months. The latest election majority is 3,715. They are most active voting on Crime / Justice. They have voted in 78.8 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Chris Murray submitted £194,520 of expenses, which is 14 % lower than the average MP. Asked 13 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 15 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 78.8 %
MP
79 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 227 of 649 — higher than 65% of MPs
Debates 45
MP
45
Avg
77.9
67 contributions across 45 appearances Rank 462 of 650 — less than 71% of MPs
Questions asked 13
MP
13
Avg
126.8
Rank 489 of 650 — fewer than 75% of MPs

Voting alignment

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Based only on divisions where both MPs recorded comparable Aye/No votes. Tellers, absences, abstentions, and missing votes are excluded.

Constituency

Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 2 years, 1 months. Majority of 3,715. 7 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 453 of 575 eligible divisions (78.8 %).

Parliamentary activity

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45 debate appearances and 67 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 13 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months.

Expenses

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Total spend of £194,520 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 3 categories.

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Who is Chris Murray?

Chris Murray is a Member of Parliament representing Edinburgh East and Musselburgh. Source

Which party does Chris Murray represent?

Chris Murray currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Chris Murray represent?

Chris Murray currently represents Edinburgh East and Musselburgh. Source

How long has Chris Murray been an MP?

Chris Murray has been in the House of Commons for 2 years, 1 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Chris Murray?

Chris Murray has registered interests in 3 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source

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