Author: Jim Murphy

In his first major speech since being elected leader, Jim Murphy will today declare Scottish Labour to be “a party that represents Scotland first.”   Jim Murphy is expected to say: “Once

Scottish Labour Leader Jim Murphy MP’s acceptance speech in full.   This is a fresh start for Scottish Labour. A new generation is in charge. But it’s only the beginning.

Newly elected Scottish Labour Leader Jim Murphy MP sent this message to Labour members today.   Along with Kezia Dugdale as our new Deputy Leader we can make a fresh

Jim Murphy MP, contender for the leadership of the Scottish Labour Party, today announced his support for devolving income tax to the Scottish Parliament, and for increasing the top rate of

Jim Murphy MP welcomes the official start of the election campaign for the leadership of the Scottish Labour Party.   The nominations for Scottish Labour leader have now closed. The

Here is the full text of Jim Murphy’s campaign launch speech delivered this morning in Edinburgh.   Friends, I’m here today for one thing and one thing only. I’m here

Jim Murphy will formally launch his campaign to be Scottish Labour Leader and First Minister in Edinburgh on Saturday. Here’s what he is expected to say.   Perhaps more than