Our 200 mile walk from Manchester Arena to 10 Downing Street

This time next week I'll be standing on the spot where my son, Martyn Hett, died alongside 21 other innocent victims in the Manchester Arena terror attack.

I will then walk nearly 200 miles from the Manchester Arena to 10 Downing Street, arriving on the seventh anniversary of the Manchester Arena terror attack (22 May 2024) to urge Rishi Sunak to stick to his commitment to make our country safer by introducing counter terrorism legislation - hashtag#martynslaw

I am incredibly grateful for the support I've received and the kind offers to help make this a success. Over the 16 days I will be joined by my family and friends, as well as the amazing people I've met across the security industry.

On the final day - Wednesday 22 May 2024 - I would love people to come along and join us at Marble Arch at 9am, as we walk the last section to 10 Downing Street. We have arranged for security and support to be on hand.

As I recently said when I announced that I'd be doing this walk, it's about time Martyn's Law was introduced to parliament so that it can become UK legislation. This isn't party political. It is about doing the right thing to make businesses and venues more secure, and to ensure that no parent has to experience the pain I endure daily.

We are only a small team - Nick Aldworth MPA CSyP Brendan Cox Nathan Emmerich - so please do remember that if we do not respond immediately. If you'd like to join us at any point then please get in touch with Julie Siddiqi MBE

Figen Murray