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The MRA's investigations are intended to get answers as swiftly as possible.
Keir StarmerLabourThe Prime Minister·Engagements·03 Jun 2026Factual · claimed non public knowledge
Reasoning & Evidence21 Jul 2026
The core assertion — that the MRA's investigations are intended to get answers as swiftly as possible — is supported by the MRA's own statements that work is continuing "at pace" to establish the cause. The MRA's joint statement with Clackmannanshire Council (released June 2/3, 2025) quotes Chief Operations Director Carl Banton saying "work is continuing at pace to establish the cause of this incident." The MRA also stated that "a further 8 weeks will be needed for us to investigate the cause of the ground movement," framing the timeline as necessary due to complexity rather than a result of delay. While the 8-week timeline drew criticism from Scottish Justice Secretary Neil Gray, who expressed "significant concern" and wrote to UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband urging all possible actions to speed up the process, this criticism concerns the speed of results rather than the MRA's expressed intent. The claim is specifically about intent, and the MRA's own language ("at pace") supports the characterization that the investigations are intended to proceed swiftly. Sources: - BBC News, "Coalsnaughton ground movement probe to take another two months" — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze27lpjnr6o - The Independent, "Coalsnaughton: Residents of former mining village face eight weeks away from home after ground movement forces evacuation" — https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prime-minister-keir-starmer-scottish-government-grangemouth-labour-b2988751.html - Mining Remediation Authority, LinkedIn joint statement with Clackmannanshire Council — https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mining-remediation-authority_update-joint-statement-with-clackmannanshire-activity-7467855612442497024-CDfD
From speech
I know how difficult it is for residents who are not in their homes. I can reassure my hon. Friend and his constituents that the MRA is carrying out daily investigations to get answers as swiftly as possible, and we are working with the council to provide support for residents. I can confirm that the Energy Minister is in touch with MSPs and will ensure that both my hon. Friend and his constituents are kept updated on the next steps.
Sources opened
[1]independent.co.uk
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prime-minister-keir-starmer-uk-government-scottish-government-grangemouth-b2988751.html
[2]independent.co.uk
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prime-minister-keir-starmer-scottish-government-grangemouth-labour-b2988751.html
[3]expressandstar.com
https://www.expressandstar.com/uk-news/daily-investigations-under-way-in-village-hit-by-ground-movement-says-starmer-8656207
[4]bbc.com
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze27lpjnr6o
[5]standard.co.uk
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/prime-minister-keir-starmer-clackmannanshire-scottish-government-labour-b1284684.html
[6]bbc.co.uk
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cze27lpjnr6o
[7]stirlingnews.co.uk
https://www.stirlingnews.co.uk/news/national/26162921.daily-investigations-way-village-hit-ground-movement-says-starmer/
[8]linkedin.com
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mining-remediation-authority_update-joint-statement-with-clackmannanshire-activity-7467855612442497024-CDfD
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