Martyn’s Law: Mother of Arena victim calls bill debate ‘a super big day’

Earlier this year, Mrs Murray walked 200 miles from where her 29-year-old son died to London to campaign for Martyn’s Law.

“I definitely feel like this is the beginning of the end of the campaign, even though there is still some way to go,” she said.

“I see it’s finally paying off now.”

More than 100 public venues – from McDonald’s to the Slug & Lettuce chain – have signed a letter in support of the bill.

John Shepherd, from Manchester music venue Band on the Wall, said: “Martyn’s Law will make people safer; that’s what it comes down to and that’s why we’re delighted to support Figen Murray and all those campaigning for change.”

Ms Murray told BBC Radio 4’s Today program that it had been difficult to campaign but that “having your child’s ashes on a bookshelf is a good motivator”.

“I don’t want any other family member to be in this situation and have to have a family member’s ashes on a bookshelf or visit a grave,” she added.

Additional reporting by PA Media.