Susan Murray

Murray was a councillor for Kirkintilloch East and North and Twechar ward on East Dunbartonshire Council from 2017. until her Resignation in December 2024.^[3] She is also a local businesswoman and charity founder.^[4] She stepped down from this position in December 2024, causing a by-election, to focus on her work as an MP.^[5]

At the 2019 general election, Murray contested Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East.^[6] She increased the Liberal Democrats' previous share by 3.7%, coming last with 2,966 votes (6.5%).^[7][8][9]

At the 2021 Scottish Parliament election, Murray ran in the Strathkelvin and Bearsden constituency, where she finished fourth with 6,675 votes (14.4%).^[10][11] She was also the third-placed Liberal Democrat candidate on the list for the West Scotland region, though the party failed to return any list MSPs in that election.^[12][13]

At the 2024 general election, Murray stood in the newly-created Mid Dunbartonshire constituency, a key target seat for the party.^[14][15] She was successful, taking 42.4% of the vote, with a majority of 9,673.^[16][17] Murray's win came at the expense of the Scottish National Party's Amy Callaghan, who had represented the predecessor East Dunbartonshire seat.^[18]

Three weeks after her election, Murray declared a £2000 donation from one of Scotland's most prolific lobbyists.^[19]

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