Former Scottish secretary hits out at ‘humiliating’ sacking by Keir Starmer in reshuffle

Ian Murray says he has still not been given an explanation for his demotion to technology ministerUK politics live – latest updatesThe former Scottish secretary Ian Murray has hit out at the prime minister for his “humiliating” sacking, despite deciding to remain a minister in the...

<p>Ian Murray says he has still not been given an explanation for his demotion to technology minister</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/dec/15/domestic-abuse-survivors-keir-starmer-labour-rishi-sunak-covid-uk-politics-live-news">UK politics live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The former Scottish secretary Ian Murray has hit out at the prime minister for his “humiliating” sacking, despite deciding to remain a minister in the government.</p><p><a href="https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ian-murray-my-wife-was-absolutely-fking-furious-about-sacking-from-scotland-office">In a candid interview</a> Murray said he had felt under appreciated in his cabinet role and that he had been in two minds whether to accept his current position as technology minister.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/dec/15/former-scottish-secretary-humiliating-sacking-keir-starmer-in-reshuffle">Continue reading...</a>
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