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Susan Murray.

Liberal Democrats MP for Mid Dunbartonshire.

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Commons votes
355/568
63% attendance · top 74% of MPs
Party alignment
100%
votes with party majority
Speeches
387
across 132 debates · 24,767 words
Written Qs
164
153 answered · 11 pending
Dispatch
23 Jun 2026

Liberal Democrats MP in Scottish National Party (SNP)-controlled territory.

Mid Dunbartonshire's MP cast her only rebel vote in June 2025, backing a devolution clause on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill against the Liberal Democrat majority — a notable break for an otherwise almost perfectly loyal party-line voter, and one consistent with representing a Scottish constituency at Westminster. More recently she has been active on the National Security (State Threats) Bill, supporting oversight amendments while opposing one that would have restricted judicial access, and she voted across several divisions on the Armed Forces Bill in June 2026. In local news, she has been vocal in criticising the SNP's NHS record and pushing for a health and care centre in her constituency.

Her parliamentary participation rate of 62% sits below the Commons average, though that figure is not unusual for Scottish MPs managing the distance to Westminster. She speaks most frequently on the economy, social care, and health — 133 contributions across 87 debates — and her voting profile shows strong alignment with parliamentary scrutiny (92%), civil liberties (91%), climate action (89%), and Lords oversight (95%). She is notably less aligned with fiscal responsibility (17%) and progressive taxation (21%) measures, placing her on the economically cautious wing of her party. Compared to the Lib Dem average, she votes more consistently on child welfare and fiscal transparency, and slightly more firmly on crime.

Murray sits on the Scottish Affairs Committee, which provides a direct platform for the devolution concerns reflected in her rebel vote. Her news coverage centres on health and local campaigning rather than Westminster controversy. She has been an MP only since July 2024, so the full data picture is still forming — her voting record will become more meaningful as the parliament develops.

Background

Susan Murray is the Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dunbartonshire, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Scotland).

§ 01Voting record.355 divisions · most recent 1 Jul 2026

By issue — what do they vote on most?

Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.

Taxation66
Economy54
Employment33
Crime & Policing31
Education27
Welfare and Benefits23
Constitution and Democracy22
Local Government18

Source · The Public Whip · Hansard

Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.

Moments where the whip was free, or where Murray broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.

DateBill / motionVoteWhip
13 Jun 2025Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 2Yes
Freevs party
§ 02Speeches.387 contributions · 132 debates · 24,767 words

Words spoken, by topic.

Economy & Jobs11,789
Social Care10,691
Health8,852
Fiscal Policy6,236
Culture Community4,221
Education4,005
Local Government3,281
LD avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP

Source · Hansard

Recent contributions.

30 Jun 2026

High Street Regeneration and Unlawful Storefronts

Independent businesses are being taxed out while online giants pay a fraction of corporation tax; government should cut VAT for hospitality, reform business rates, and level the ta

465 words·Read
25 Jun 2026

Neuropsychiatric Conditions: PANS and PANDAS

A treatable condition should not be reserved for those who can afford private care; the government must urgently plug evidence gaps, increase research funding, and ensure unified U

790 words·Read
17 Jun 2026

Job Creation

Scotland's nuclear potential remains unassessed; Scotland should share in the same job creation benefits as Wales from nuclear investment.

71 words·Read
10 Jun 2026

Economic Growth

Government investment in Scotland is welcome but high street decline persists; greater coordination with Scottish Government needed to tackle town centre decline.

70 words·Read
Showing 4 of 387·All 387 speeches
§ 03Committees & roles.2 current appointments

Current memberships.

Select, joint and other committees Murray currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.

CommitteeRoleType
Royal Albert Hall Bill [HL]MemberSelect
Scottish Affairs CommitteeMemberSelect

Source · UK Parliament Committees API

What this means.

Committee member

Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Murray sits on 2.

§ 04Written questions.164 tabled · 153 answered · 3 Sept 2024 → 1 Jul 2026

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Department of Health and Social Care3018.3%
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office2213.4%
Department for Work and Pensions2213.4%
Home Office169.8%
Treasury137.9%
Ministry of Justice116.7%
Department for Business and Trade116.7%
Cabinet Office106.1%

Most recent.

1 Jul 2026·Ministry of Justice·Pending

What proportion of employment tribunal claims involving claimants in Scotland were concluded within (a) six months, (b) one year, (c) two years and (d) three years in the latest period for which data are available.

Awaiting answer.

1 Jul 2026·Ministry of Justice·Pending

What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on employment tribunal waiting times affecting claimants in Scotland since January 2024.

Awaiting answer.

1 Jul 2026·Ministry of Justice·Pending

How many employment tribunal cases involving claimants in Scotland are currently listed for a final hearing more than 24 months after proceedings were lodged.

Awaiting answer.

1 Jul 2026·Ministry of Justice·Pending

What estimate her Department has made of the average time taken for employment tribunal claims involving claimants in Scotland to progress from lodging to final hearing in each of the last five years.

Awaiting answer.

Showing 4 of 164·All 164 written questions
§ 05Register & expenses.1 declared interests · £190k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

National Liberal Club
14 August 2024 to 31 December 2025

Source · Members API · Last amended 16 Oct 2024

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing138,29672.6%
Office Costs23,40612.3%
Accommodation21,71411.4%
MP Travel5,1262.7%
Staff Travel1,8361.0%
Total · 74 claims190,378100%
Showing 5 of 74·All 74 IPSA claims

Source · IPSA · FY 24_25

§ 06This week in Westminster.Order paper · refreshed daily
DateItemTypeDepartment
Mon 13 JulTopical slot — question of Murray’s choice on the day.TopicalHome Office
Wed 15 JulIf he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 15 July.TabledPrime Minister
§ 07Electoral history.3 contests · 2010, 2024
YearConstituencyVotesShareResult
2024Mid Dunbartonshire22,34942.4%Won
2019Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East2,9666.5%Lost
2010Lewes7291.5%Lost

2024 — full result, Mid Dunbartonshire.

CandidateVotes%
Susan MurrayWONLD22,34942.4

Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Mid Dunbartonshire

Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 15 Jul 2026
SpeechesHansard · 24,767 words
23 Jul 2024 → 8 Jul 2026
Written QsMembers API
164 tabled · 153 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
2 current
RegisterMembers API
1 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£190,378 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL