James Murray

Deeply honoured to be appointed by the Prime Minister as Health & Social Care Secretary. Huge thanks to @RachelReevesMP for my time as part of her fantastic team. Can't wait to get started and continue @wesstreeting's brilliant work on such a critical mission for our country.

Today’s strong growth figures show the Government has the right economic plan. The choices I have made as Chancellor mean our economy is in a stronger position as we deal with the costs of the war in Iran. Now is not the time to put our economic stability at risk.

My government will end the status quo that has failed working people. We will build a stronger, fairer Britain.

These election results are tough. The country faces tough challenges too that we were elected to take on. The PM has said more needs to change and we need to offer people more hope. The right thing is not for us to turn inward, but to get on with what we were elected to do.

These are tough results for Labour. There’s no sugarcoating it. We’ve lost brilliant Labour representatives who’ve stood up for their communities. People are still frustrated. Their lives aren’t changing fast enough. We haven’t offered enough hope or optimism for the future. I was elected to change this country - tough days like this don’t weaken my determination to do that. They strengthen it.

Britain is a land that belongs to all of us. We must take a collective stand against antisemitism.

Today marks the biggest shake-up of renters’ rights in a generation. The Renters’ Rights Act: ✅ends Section 21 evictions ✅limits rent rises to once a year ✅bans bidding wars ✅and stops discrimination against families, benefit claimants and pet owners.

We are standing on the cusp of a technological British renaissance, and this government will not let it pass us by. We will seize the opportunities of AI for our economic prosperity, & our national security, to build a future that works for all. My message @rusi_org today👇

🔔 Daily T London line up confirmed! We're super excited to announce the full line up for our live event in London on Monday 27th April as part of our week long Daily T road trip ahead of May’s critical local elections Join @CamillaTominey and @timothy_stanley plus special guests @JamesCleverly representing the Tories, from the Reform UK corner of the ring we'll have @ZiaYusufUK and of course representing Labour we have Chief Secretary to the Treasury, @jamesmurray_ldn ⁠ 🎟️ Book your tickets below, we can't wait to see you there! telegraph.co.uk/politics/0/liv…

These growth figures show the Government has the right plan to build a stronger more resilient economy. But the war in Iran will come at a cost. That is why we are taking the right, fair and necessary action to protect families and businesses.

Our priority is de-escalation. Global conflict drives up energy costs and hits the most vulnerable hardest. In Washington, the Chancellor is working with partners to push for stability, a sustained ceasefire and safe energy routes - while acting at home to keep bills down.

Minimum wage rising 📈 State pension increasing 💷 Two child limit abolished 🏡 Child poverty falling 📉 Rights at work strengthened 💪🏻 Labour promised change. We are delivering change. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Over the next three months, your energy bills are capped, whatever happens globally. We will always fight your corner when it comes to keeping the cost of living down – now and in the future.

⚡£117 on average coming off energy bills 🚗 Fuel Duty freeze extended 🧒 450,000 children to be lifted out of poverty 💷 A payrise for over 2 million people 💊 Prescription charges frozen again This is a government for working people.

I’ve long believed in the power of procurement. It can strengthen Britain's critical industrial resilience as part of what I call 'securonomics'. And applying a new 'public interest test' for contracting decisions will strengthen our public services. theguardian.com/business/2026/…

In Berlin this week, I met global investors and spoke at the Infrastructure Investor Global Summit.   I first came here as a teenager on an exchange — so it’s always good to be back.   My message was that we are moving UK from plans to delivery, and open for long‑term investment.

What does “getting infrastructure delivered” actually look like? @IrishRail's new DART+ trains show how much delivery depends on starting well - with clear plans, a steady pipeline and the right skills. That’s how we’ll get results from projects back home in the UK.

Lovely to have managed a morning run in the Northern Ireland sunshine. Looking forward to discussing growth with the finance ministers from the Welsh, Scottish & Northern Irish governments in Belfast this morning.

This government has the right economic plan for Britain. Stability in the public finances, investment in infrastructure, and reform to our economy. We’re changing Britain and our economy for the better. gov.uk/government/new…

Announced today: £3k Youth Jobs Grant for employers who take on a young person unemployed for 6 months; £2k bonus for SMEs taking on a young apprentice; Extension of long term unemployed jobs guarantee to 22-24 yr olds. Giving hope and opportunity to young people 🌹