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Mother of Manchester Arena Victim Urges Immediate Action on Martyn's Law

Figen Murray completes 200-mile walk to Downing Street, calling for urgent terror legislation to protect public venues

  • Figen Murray met with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer on the seventh anniversary of her son's death.
  • Martyn's Law would require UK venues to implement training and preventative measures against terror attacks.
  • The Prime Minister promised to introduce the legislation before summer recess but did not guarantee its passage before the next election.
  • Murray's campaign aims to prevent other families from experiencing similar tragedies.
  • The proposed law has faced criticism for its potential impact on small businesses.
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