Edinburgh South MP Ian Murray has written to all the supermarkets in South Edinburgh – and they’ve agreed to stop selling fireworks for this bonfire night following last year’s disorder.
Ian Murray explained:“Last year, many got in touch with me after the shocking scenes of fireworks disorder in our community.
“Homes and businesses were attacked, people were left frightened in their own neighbourhoods, and our emergency services were put in danger. This is why I welcome the decision by supermarkets to refrain from selling fireworks this year.
“I’m pleased that following my letter to local supermarkets, all the major stores in Edinburgh South have confirmed they will not be selling fireworks this year.
“This is a big step that will help reduce local availability and make Halloween and Bonfire Night safer for everyone, and builds on wider work across the city by Dr Scott Arthur MP in reducing firework availability.
“This is on top of new Firework Control Zones in Gilmerton and Moredun, dispersal orders to tackle anti-social behaviour, and extra police resources. The Council will also be clearing away wood and materials that could be used for illegal bonfires.
“There’s still more to do, and I’ll keep pressing the Scottish Government to give our police the resources they need. But this is real progress.
“If you have any concerns in the coming weeks, please get in touch.”
Scottish Conservative and Unionist – MUNRO, Marie-Clair
Scottish Labour Party – MURRAY, Chris
Scottish National Party (SNP) – SHEPPARD, Tommy
Reform UK – WINTON, Derek Steven
Edinburgh North and Leith:
Scottish Liberal Democrats – ANDERSEN, Mike
Scottish National Party (SNP) – BROCK, Deidre
Scottish Family Party – Defending Traditional Values – DEEPNARAIN, Niel
Scottish Labour Party – GILBERT, Tracy
Socialist Labour Party – JACOBSEN, David Don
Reform UK – MELVILLE, Alan Gordon
Scottish Conservative and Unionist – MOWAT, Joanna
Scottish Greens – O’NEILL, Kayleigh Ferguson
Communist Party of Britain – SHILLCOCK, Richard Charles
Independent – WATERLOO, Caroline
Edinburgh South:
Scottish Conservative and Unionist – COWDY, Christopher
Scottish Family Party – Promoting Traditional Values – HOLDEN, Phil
Scottish National Party (SNP) – KUMAR, Simita
Alba Party: Yes to Scottish Independence – LYON, Lynne
Independent – MARTIN, Alex
Scottish Labour Party – MURRAY, Ian
Scottish Greens – PHILLIPS, JO
Reform UK – ROSE, Cameron
Independent – ROWBOTHAM, Mark
Scottish Liberal Democrats – WILLIAMSON, Andy
Edinburgh South West:
Scottish Labour Party – ARTHUR, Scott
Scottish National Party (SNP) – CHERRY, Joanna
Reform UK – HARPER, Ian
Scottish Greens – HEAP, Dan
Scottish Family Party – LUCAS, Richard Crewe
Scottish Conservative and Unionist – WEBBER, Sue
Independent – WILKINSON, Marc Richard
Scottish Liberal Democrats – WILSON, Bruce Roy
Edinburgh West:
Scottish Labour Party – DAVIDSON, Michael Colin
Independent – HENRY, David
Independent – HORNIG, Nick
Scottish National Party (SNP) – HYSLOP, Euan
Reform UK – INGLIS, Otto
Scottish Liberal Democrats – JARDINE, Christine Anne
Scottish Libertarian Party – LAIRD, Tam
Scottish Greens – PUCHOWSKI, James Konrad
Scottish Conservative and Unionist – SHIELDS, Alastair
Returning Officer for Edinburgh, Andrew Kerr said:“Today marks one step closer to the Capital going to the polls, and we now crucially know who our residents will have the opportunity to vote for on 4 July.
“We want everyone to be able to exercise their democratic right and vote in this General Election. Due to its timing, we’re expecting increased demand for postal and proxy votes and I’d encourage everyone to make the appropriate arrangements as soon as possible – whether that’s registering to vote, applying for different ways to vote or ensuring they have the correct photo ID.
“I want to thank our colleagues who are working hard to ensure this election runs smoothly and efficiently for the people of Edinburgh.”
