Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot
2,246 (4.7%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 4th July 2024
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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.
Department Debates
(2 debate contributions)
(2 debate contributions)
(2 debate contributions)
(1 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
Martin Wrigley has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debateNewton Abbot 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 105,261 signatures (0.20%)
of 105,261 signatures (0.20%)
of 1,173 signatures (16.37%)
of 45,596 signatures (0.21%)
of 15,615 signatures (0.39%)
Latest EDMs signed by Martin Wrigley
Social care workers and National Insurance
Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)That this House notes that social care workers should be exempt from the National Insurance tax rise announced in the Autumn Budget 2024; welcomes the extra funding provided for the NHS and other public sector organisations to cover the cost of the tax rise, but notes that the vast majority …
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 36
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Release of Emily Damari
Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame)That this House notes the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza while Hamas continues to hold hostages including British citizen Emily Damari; urges the Government and Foreign Secretary to take all actions within their power to secure Emily’s release and the release of all remaining hostages; further urges the Government to …
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 32
Labour: 4
Green Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Reform UK: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Martin Wrigley, 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 Wrigley has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Martin Wrigley has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
1 Bill introduced by Martin Wrigley
A Bill to amend section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 to require company directors to balance their duty to promote the success of the company with duties in respect of the environment and the company’s employees.
Monday 21st October 2024
Friday 4th July 2025
Martin Wrigley has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 5 Written Questions
(View all written questions)The future of the Holiday Activities and Food programme beyond 31 March 2025 is subject to the next government Spending Review taking place this autumn. We will communicate the outcome in due course.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)
1 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Questions
(View all Martin Wrigley's Defra questions)On the 24 September in New York, the Foreign Secretary announced the UK had endorsed the Bridge to Busan declaration to support greater ambition on addressing unsustainable levels of primary plastic production in the negotiations for a new treaty to end plastic pollution. Further information, including the full list of signatories to the Bridge to Busan declaration can be found at the following address: https://www.bridgetobusan.com.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Defence research and development remains critical to maximising the operational advantage of our Armed Forces in an increasingly volatile and technology-driven world. The Department is committed to investing in cutting edge science, technology and innovation.
Following the recent Autumn Budget announcement, the allocation of funding for the next 12 months is ongoing.
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
2 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Questions
(View all Martin Wrigley's MHCLG questions)The Government has emphasised its commitment to transferring power out of Westminster and into local communities, handing power to those with local knowledge and who are incentivised to drive progress forward. The devolution agreement for Devon and Torbay represents an important first step for this area to see initial benefits from devolution in the short term as part of our drive to shift power away from Westminster.
These benefits include funding to drive place-based economic regeneration, increased local control over transport functions and devolution of the adult education budget. We encourage the authorities to continue working together and with their neighbours to explore the next steps towards deeper and wider devolution for their area, and stand ready to work with the area and consider any proposals they want to put forward.
Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Existing combined county authority legislation provides that only upper tier local authorities in the area of a combined county authority can be constituent members. District councils are an important part of local government, and as non-constituent members, can play an active role in any combined county authority in their area, should they wish.
It is important that all local authorities are engaged and actively involved in improving their areas, working across all levels of government for the interests of the local community.
Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)