Martin Vickers
Conservative · Brigg and Immingham
FULL PROFILEMartin Vickers is the Conservative MP for Brigg and Immingham, first elected in 2010. He is 75 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Industrial policy and manufacturing · Healthcare access and neurology services · Transport infrastructure · Energy sector · Immigration and asylum policy
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
Healthcare — Advocates for improved neurology services and Parkinson's care
strong
Industrial policy — Champions local manufacturing including oil refining and steel
strong
Transport — Supports rail infrastructure improvements and HS2 project
moderate
Energy policy — Advocates for domestic energy security and refinery sector
strong
Taxation — Opposes higher taxes on wealthy and businesses
moderate
Social issues — Traditional conservative positions on abortion and family law
moderate
International relations — Pro-sovereignty approach to EU relations and Taiwan support
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2020-06-17 — Voted for amendment to divorce reform bill, possibly reflecting constituency concerns or personal views on family law
2020-06-08 — Voted against government's divorce law reforms at second reading
2020-06-02 — Voted for amendment to pandemic proceedings, possibly reflecting concerns about government powers during COVID-19
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, combining loyalty to Conservative principles with strong advocacy for local industrial interests. Approaches issues through the lens of practical impact on his Lincolnshire constituency, particularly manufacturing and healthcare access. Shows willingness to engage with technical details of policy implementation.
Background
Martin Vickers worked in local government before entering Parliament, bringing practical experience of public administration and constituency-level governance to his parliamentary role.