“Where he comes from, the education he has received, his family history, his wealth, they matter not a jot, but the perception he conveys - that my, boy, is the key. If they believe he belongs - that he is part of the room - then he does, he is. And whichever room he is about to step into, then that is who he must become.”

Scottish Labour Party politician

Christopher Murray is a Scottish Labour Party politician and Member of Parliament for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh, a role he has held since 2024. He entered the House of Commons after winning the seat from Tommy Sheppard of the Scottish National Party. He sits on the Home Affairs Committee and serves as the UK Trade Envoy to France. His public work is tied to Westminster politics, parliamentary scrutiny, and international trade representation.