Mother of Manchester Arena attack victim sets off on 200-mile walk

The mother of Manchester Arena bombing victim Martyn Hett has started a 200-mile walk from the spot where her son died as part of a campaign for stronger protections against terrorism in public places.

Ms Murray said she had waited 18 months since Mr Sunak told her in a phone call that he was supportive of the legislation, which has yet to get beyond draft stage.“In that conversation he told me he’s absolutely supportive of the legislation and he said he will sort it out as quickly as possible. That was 18 months ago and I feel I’ve been patient and I think 18 months is enough time.”

She has also asked the Prime Minister to name a date when the Government’s draft law will come to the House of Commons. Martyn Hett was one of 22 people who were killed in a terror attack at Manchester Arena in May 2017 “I think the only concern is that it’s taking a while. I know there’s a need to consult venues because it would have an impact on some but at the end of the day that consultation has happened, we do now need to have a date and I think we need to have this law passed before parliament is dissolved at the general election.

But Ms Murray claimed the committee reached a “dangerous and misguided” conclusion after scrutinising the draft legislation.

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