Controversy has erupted after a leading politician described the Dunblane massacre as 'one murder', sparking outrage and calls for him to step down.
The mass shooting, which occurred in 1996, resulted in the deaths of 17 victims, including 16 pupils and one teacher, and left 15 others injured. The perpetrator, Thomas Hamilton, took his own life during the incident.
The Dunblane massacre led to a national debate about the UK's gun laws, paving the way for the Snowdrop Campaign, which ultimately resulted in two Firearms Acts banning the private ownership of most handguns.
MP Rupert Lowe's comments were made during an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, a popular podcast, where he was criticizing the ban on handguns in the UK.
A family member of one of the victims has spoken out against Lowe, criticizing his insensitive remarks. Emma Crozier's brother, Jack, said: 'Rupert Lowe's father had his pistols taken away. My father had his daughter taken away.'
Lowe's comments have sparked outrage among the public, with many calling for him to step down. A former pupil who survived the massacre, Andy Murray, also spoke out against Lowe's remarks, saying: 'Some of my friends' brothers and sisters were killed.'
Murray, now a professional tennis player, had previously attended a youth group run by Hamilton and had a personal connection to the perpetrator.
The incident has left a lasting impact on the community, with many still grappling with the trauma of that day. Lowe's comments have been met with widespread criticism, and his future as an MP remains uncertain.
