Mike Martin
Liberal Democrat · Tunbridge Wells
FULL PROFILEMike Martin is the Liberal Democrat MP for Tunbridge Wells, first elected in 2024. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Defence and Security · Ukraine Support · Consumer Rights · Housing and Leasehold Reform · Local Infrastructure
Positions
Ukraine Support — Strong advocate for continued military and humanitarian aid
strong
Defence Policy — Supports robust NATO commitments and European security cooperation
strong
Consumer Rights — Advocates for protections against planned obsolescence and unfair charges
moderate
Housing Reform — Supports leasehold to commonhold conversion and tenant protections
moderate
Accessibility Rights — Promotes improved NHS access for deaf people and disability accommodations
moderate
Environmental Policy — Supports mandatory solar panel installation for businesses
weak
Veterans' Rights — Advocates for exempting military compensation from Pension Credit income calculations
weak
EU Relations — Supports closer cooperation on visa arrangements and travel
weak
Notable Rebellions
2025-06-10 — Voted with government against Liberal Democrat whip on data access provisions
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and constituency-focused, drawing on military experience for defence matters while taking a pragmatic approach to local issues like water company failures and housing problems
Background
Mike Martin is a former Army officer who served before entering Parliament. His military background informs his expertise on defence and security matters, as evidenced by his service on the Defence Committee.