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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Martyn law | History Defined

Popular Bonfire Night event cancelled again over health and safety costs

The event needed to meet strict measures to protect against terrorist attacks

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Islamic and right-wing extremism remain UK’s ‘biggest threats’, says Cooper

The Home Secretary was speaking ahead of the 20th anniversary of the July 7 bombings in London.

Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2025

‘Biggest threat’ to UK is extremism, says Home Secretary ahead of 7/7 anniversary

The Home Secretary was speaking ahead of the July 7 anniversary

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2025

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Six dead in explosion amid dynamite-fuelled clash over access to mine

A powerful blast has ripped through the mining camp, reducing it to rubble

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025

Mother of Manchester Arena victim welcomes royal assent for Martyn’s Law

Figen Murray campaigned for the law change in memory of her 29-year-old son Martyn Hett.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

Martyn’s Law given royal assent to officially become statute

The Bill was first laid before Parliament in September.

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

Venues and clubs to face fines up to £18 million as part of new anti-terrorism measures

UK venues and events with a capacity of more than 200 people will be required to take steps to prepare for an attack

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2024

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Terror attack survivors urge politicians to make clear pledges for victims

Over a hundred and twenty write letter to all parties calling for commitments ahead of general election

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024

General election: What is purdah and which bills are stuck in the wash-up process before it begins?

Parliament shuts down next week after Rishi Sunak called an election

The Independent UK · May 24, 2024

Manchester Arena bombing victim’s mother ‘feels misled’ after Sunak meeting

The Prime Minister promised Martyn Hett’s mother he would pass a bill in Martyn’s honour just hours before he called the snap general election

The Independent UK · May 24, 2024

What laws can the Conservative government pass before the general election?

Rush is on to stop laws being lost as part of the ‘wash up’

The Independent UK · May 23, 2024

What is Martyn's Law? Manchester Arena bombing victim's mum to walk to Downing Street

Figen Murray tragically lost her son, Martyn Hett, when a terrorist detonated a suicide bomb after an Ariana Grande concert in 2017

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2024

Mother of Manchester terror attack victim urges PM to deliver Martyn’s Law

Rishi Sunak has been told to introduce the law without further delay to help safeguard the public from terror attacks.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

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

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Manchester Evening News · May 21, 2023

Manchester Arena bombing six years on - we must find the courage to remember

Tomorrow marks the sixth anniversary of Manchester Arena bombing - we must never forget, writes the M.E.N's John Scheerhout

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023

Pride of Manchester awards will celebrate heroism of ordinary local folk

Kym Marsh will host the glittering event at the city’s Kimpton Clocktower Hotel. Famous faces expected include Harry Maguire, Helen Flanagan, and Shaun Ryder

Manchester Evening News · May 2, 2023

'An important step forward to a safer country' - Delight as Martyn's Law counter-terrorism legislation published in draft

The draft Bill will be subject to pre-legislative scrutiny by the Home Affairs Select Committee, ahead of its formal introduction

The Independent UK · May 2, 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’.

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Manchester Evening News · Mar 23, 2023

The Mancunian Way: Northern peacocks

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

Manchester Evening News · Mar 18, 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

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

Manchester Evening News · Mar 2, 2023

'Shame on you all': Devastated families of the Arena bombing victims speak out

'Forgiveness will never be an option for such evil intentions and those that played any part in the murder of our children will never ever get forgiveness from top to bottom, MI5 to the associates of the attackers.'

Manchester Evening News · Dec 29, 2022

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 24, 2022

A relatively 'normal' Christmas follows an extraordinary year - Merry Christmas from the Manchester Evening News

It’s a time of new beginnings, and new beginnings bring hope in the face of adversity.

Manchester Evening News · Dec 19, 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

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