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Ian Murray

Lab Labour Edinburgh South ID 3966
Parliamentary Parliamentary Constituency Constituency
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At a glance

Ian Murray is currently a Labour MP for Edinburgh South, and has represented the constituency for 16 years, 2 months. The latest election majority is 17,251. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 71.4 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Ian Murray submitted £277,506 of expenses, which is 23 % higher than the average MP.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 6 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 71.4 %
MP
71 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 398 of 650 — lower than 61% of MPs
Debates 76
MP
76
Avg
70.9
181 contributions across 76 appearances Rank 204 of 650 — more than 69% of MPs
Sponsored bills 2
MP
2
Avg
2.0
Commons average: 2.0

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.

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Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 16 years, 2 months. Majority of 17,251. 15 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 1,678 of 2,349 eligible divisions (71.4 %).

Parliamentary activity

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76 debate appearances and 181 contributions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 2 bill(s).

Expenses

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Total spend of £277,506 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 3 categories.

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FAQs

Who is Ian Murray?

Ian Murray is a Member of Parliament representing Edinburgh South. Source

Which party does Ian Murray represent?

Ian Murray currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Ian Murray represent?

Ian Murray currently represents Edinburgh South. Source

How long has Ian Murray been an MP?

Ian Murray has been in the House of Commons for 16 years, 2 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Ian Murray?

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