Martin Rhodes
Labour - Glasgow North
3,539 (10.2%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 4th July 2024
Division Voting information
Martin Rhodes voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 147 Labour No votes vs 234 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 275
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.
Sparring Partners
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scotland Office)
(2 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(7 debate contributions)
(5 debate contributions)
(3 debate contributions)
(2 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(886 words contributed)
(823 words contributed)
(711 words contributed)
(580 words contributed)
Glasgow North Petitions
e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.
If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.
If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).
of 37,767 signatures (0.34%)
of 35,244 signatures (0.34%)
of 141,441 signatures (0.32%)
of 86,864 signatures (0.29%)
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of 133,926 signatures (0.20%)
of 86,864 signatures (0.29%)
Latest EDMs signed by Martin Rhodes
Certificate of Common Sponsorship
Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)That this House believes that migrant health and care workers on Tier 2 visas play an essential role in the delivery of UK health and care services; recognises that current rules tie these workers to a single employer, and that if a worker loses their job they may face financial …
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Commemorating 200 years of the modern railway
Tabled by: Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)That this House celebrates the bicentenary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, opened on 27 September 1825, marking the beginning of the modern railway era; notes that this was a transformative innovation, born in Britain, which rapidly spread across the globe, connecting places, people, ideas and fundamentally transforming the fabric …
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Martin Rhodes, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
Martin Rhodes has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Martin Rhodes has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
Martin Rhodes has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Martin Rhodes has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 2 Written Questions
(View all written questions)The Department recognises that stakeholder engagement is vital in developing the Trade Strategy. We have conducted targeted business engagement across the UK, including an open call for views from industry, civil society organisations, and academia. Stakeholders submitted views via a dedicated Trade Strategy mailbox, which closed on 17 January 2025, generating over 200 submissions. We will maintain engagement to ensure stakeholder views are heard as we develop and deliver a Trade Strategy for the whole of the UK.
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
Scotland’s largest city has a huge role to play in delivering growth. Glasgow was selected as one of four UK areas for the National Wealth Funds Strategic Growth Partnerships.
The Glasgow City Region Investment Zone will be backed by £160 million to promote investment opportunities and create new jobs.
And we recently opened the Govan-Patrick bridge, reconnecting my Honourable Friend’s constituency with the Member for Glasgow South West’s.
The Scotland Office also led the way in securing the Commonwealth Games in 2026, helping showcase the city to the world once again.
Secretary of State for Scotland