Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat · Newton Abbot
FULL PROFILEMartin Wrigley is the Liberal Democrat MP for Newton Abbot, first elected in 2024. He is 76 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Health and social care · Environmental protection · Housing and planning · Disability rights · Foreign policy and human rights
Positions
Assisted dying — Supportive of legalisation
strong
Environmental protection — Critical of water company leadership and agricultural pollution
strong
Disability rights — Advocates for Access to Work programme improvements
moderate
Housing policy — Concerned about housing pressures in constrained areas
moderate
EU citizens' rights — Supportive of voting rights for settled EU citizens
moderate
Energy transition — Supports worker protection during fossil fuel transition
moderate
Animal welfare — Seeks reduction in animal testing on crustaceans
weak
Gambling regulation — Supports limiting gambling advertising access
weak
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, with detailed attention to local issues like housing pressures in Dartmoor national park areas and South West Water problems, while maintaining broader policy interests in health, environment, and human rights
Background
Martin Wrigley entered Parliament at age 76 as a first-time MP, suggesting a career outside politics before his election in 2024, though specific professional background details are not evident from the parliamentary record.