The Latest Breaking News from Martyn Hett

Rishi Sunak under mounting pressure to speed up law to protect venues against terror attacks

Exclusive: Mother of Manchester bombing victim tells prime minister delay risks ‘another successful attack against a premises that could have been protected’

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

New security laws prompted by Manchester Arena bombing ‘may not reduce threat of terror attacks’

The bill, known as ‘Martyn’s Law’, has been fought for by the mother of Manchester bombing victim Martyn Hett

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Draft terrorism safety law would not make difference in recent attacks, MPs told

Martyn’s Law is named in tribute to 29-year-old Martyn Hett, who was one of 22 people killed during the Manchester Arena bombing.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Martyn’s Law: Mother hails publication of draft law

A new draft law to ensure stronger protections against terrorism in public places has been hailed as an ‘important step forward’.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

The Mancunian Way: Northern peacocks

Where will they go now for expensive Scandinavian cagoules? PLUS a 50p ticket tax

Manchester Evening News · Mar 23, 2023

Martyn Hett's mum Figen Murray calls for ticket tax to improve security at venues after Arena attack

Martyn Hett was among the 22 killed in 2017 at Manchester Arena

Manchester Evening News · Mar 18, 2023

'Gary Lineker's TV return is a top result - we are proud and pleased'

We are all glad to see Gary Lineker back on TV, including Rasheed Baluch, a refugee who stayed with him for 20 days a couple of years ago. During that time, they cooked for each other and swapped stories

Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2023

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’ anti-terrorism bill to be published this spring, says Braverman

Ministers promised legislation forcing venues to draw up plans to prevent attacks, in wake of Manchester Arena deaths, in December

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2023