Ian Murray

Ian Murray

Labour — Edinburgh South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 3 September 2026

Debate

Access to Culture

Contribution

Everyone should be able to participate in and enjoy culture wherever they live in the country. Through our arts everywhere programme, we are investing £1.5 billion into arts, culture and heritage across England. In addition, our UK city and town of culture competitions are empowering cities and towns to celebrate their local culture, and we are focusing investment and engagement in our culture priority places to ensure that the benefits of culture can be felt everywhere.

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