The Latest Breaking News from Figen Murray

Mum of Manchester Arena bombing victim calls for ticket tax to improve security at venues

Figen Murray – whose son Martyn Hett, 29, was among 22 killed in 2017 – said a levy of 50p per ticket could raise £1million a year so venues could buy essential kit

Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2023

The ten inspirational women who are putting Manchester on the map

To mark International Women's Day we've put together a list of inspirational women making a difference in Manchester today

Manchester Evening News · Mar 8, 2023

'Martyn's Law' counter-terror legislation to be published in draft within months as Home Secretary says Arena report requires 'careful consideration'

The Home Secretary said a Bill to the House of Commons would then be introduced 'as soon as parliamentary time allows'

Manchester Evening News · Mar 6, 2023

Figen Murray on terrorism, the legacy of the Manchester Arena inquiry and wanting to speak to a young Salman Abedi

'The severity and the brutality of the way they were taken from us makes it very difficult for us to have closure'

Manchester Evening News · Mar 2, 2023

Manchester Arena inquiry: MI5 braced for criticism in final report

Victim’s mother expects ‘catalogue of mistakes’ to be exposed in Sir John Saunders’ report on 2017 atrocity

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2023

'Significant milestone' in counter-terrorism training in Manchester ahead of 'Martyn's Law'

More than 500 venues and 1,000 staff members have now received crucial training

Manchester Evening News · Feb 20, 2023

The inspirational people from Greater Manchester who went above and beyond in 2022

Amid a challenging year, some went above and beyond to help others and campaign for positive change

Manchester Evening News · Dec 29, 2022

The Mancunian Way: The push for Martyn's Law

PM calls Figen Murray about progress on legislation PLUS Why we’re striking AND The school helping families in unfit housing

Manchester Evening News · Dec 19, 2022

What is Martyn’s Law?

Draft legislation will be debated in parliament next spring

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

Martyn’s law: plans unveiled for counter-terror rules for UK venues

Draft legislation to be published in spring after public consultation found support for measures

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022