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Division Votes
4 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 392 Noes - 116
11 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 362 Noes - 107
11 Feb 2026 - Local Government Finance - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 50 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 143
23 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 73 Noes - 286
23 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 53 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 361 Noes - 84
23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 156 Noes - 273
23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 280
23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 161 Noes - 272


Speeches
Martin Wrigley speeches from: Transport
Martin Wrigley contributed 1 speech (63 words)
Monday 23rd February 2026 - Written Corrections
Department for Transport
Martin Wrigley speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Martin Wrigley contributed 1 speech (66 words)
Thursday 12th February 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Transport
Martin Wrigley speeches from: Storm Chandra Flooding
Martin Wrigley contributed 2 speeches (268 words)
Wednesday 11th February 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Martin Wrigley speeches from: Ministry of Defence: Palantir Contracts
Martin Wrigley contributed 1 speech (103 words)
Tuesday 10th February 2026 - Commons Chamber
Ministry of Defence
Martin Wrigley speeches from: Business of the House
Martin Wrigley contributed 1 speech (149 words)
Thursday 5th February 2026 - Commons Chamber
Leader of the House
Martin Wrigley speeches from: Sustainable Drainage Systems
Martin Wrigley contributed 5 speeches (2,709 words)
Thursday 5th February 2026 - Westminster Hall
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs


Written Answers
Homes for Ukraine Scheme: Visas
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Thursday 5th February 2026

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the mean, medium and mode waiting times are for processing Homes for Ukraine visas; and how many of those visas take more than three weeks to issue.

Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

UKVI are currently assessing Homes for Ukraine visas within the published processing times. Information on visa processing times can be found at Visa processing times - GOV.UK

Average processing times do not form part of any current transparency data for Home for Ukraine applications and are not published.


A range of processing data including case outcomes on Ukraine visa applications, can be found at: Immigration system statistics data tables - GOV.UK and Migration transparency data - GOV.UK

Immigration: Skilled Workers
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Friday 6th February 2026

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed changes to the Skilled Worker route for Indefinite Leave to Remain on people already legally resident in the UK; and whether she plans to introduce transitional protections for people in the UK under the existing five‑year settlement pathway.

Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

The earned settlement model, proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, is currently subject to a public consultation, running until 12 February 2026.

The Immigration White Paper included a commitment to consult on these changes. The changes involve significant reforms to the settlement pathway, and it is right that we consult to assess their impact on affected groups.

The consultation includes questions intended to seek respondents’ views on the impacts of the proposed model and also seeks views on whether there should be transitional arrangements for those already on a pathway to settlement.

Details of the final earned settlement scheme will be finalised once the consultation has closed and the responses analysed.

The final model will be subject to economic and equality impact assessments, which we have committed to publish in due course.

Government Departments: Artificial Intelligence
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Friday 13th February 2026

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department (a) maintains and (b) plans to maintain a register of AI systems across government.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The Government Digital Service is implementing the Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (ATRS), which provides a standardised way for departments and arm’s length bodies to publish information about algorithmic tools they use that significantly influence decisions or interact with the public. ATRS records are published in a central repository on GOV.UK, and more records are being added regularly as part of a phased mandatory rollout across government, providing a cross‑government mechanism to maintain and expand transparency over these systems.

General Practitioners: Finance
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Thursday 12th February 2026

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 11 November 2025 to Question 84973 on Car-Hill formula, when he plans to publish the conclusions of that review.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The review of the Carr-Hill formula has been commissioned through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and commenced in October 2025. The first phase of the review is expected to conclude in March 2026. Subject to ministerial decision, further work would subsequently be undertaken to technically develop and model any proposed changes to the formula.

The review will be published in due course by the NIHR. Members of Parliament will also be updated once the review findings are available.

Audit and Corporate Governance
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Thursday 12th February 2026

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to bring forwards an alternative to the Audit Reform and Corporate Governance Bill.

Answered by Blair McDougall - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)

The UK is a world leader in audit quality and corporate governance. We will bolster this further by launching a consultation to modernise, simplify and streamline the UK's corporate reporting framework, with the ambition to make the UK's reporting regime the most proportionate in the world. We also intend to legislate to put the Financial Reporting Council on a proper statutory footing when parliamentary time allows.

Railways: South West
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Tuesday 10th February 2026

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department will meet with Network Rail to discuss funding for the final phase of the South West Resilience Programme in the context of storm Ingrid.

Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

Departmental officials meet with Network Rail regularly to discuss and review investment proposals across the Western route. While the cliffs at Teignmouth were not affected by storms Ingrid and Chandra, officials are monitoring progress with the drainage and ground investigations work we have funded so far on Phase 5 of the South West Rail Resilience Programme, which will inform options for a longer-term solution. The investment made to date in storm resilience around Dawlish after storms in 2014 has significantly improved resilience in this area and held up well despite the frequency of recent storms and their intensity. Nevertheless, Network Rail will continue to plan for similar events and pursue actions to keep the railway running reliably.

Storms: Devon
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Tuesday 10th February 2026

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the recent damage to the Dawlish sea wall and related coastal infrastructure in Devon caused by Storm Ingrid and other severe weather events; and what plans her Department has to support long-term coastal resilience improvements for that infrastructure.

Answered by Keir Mather - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The £165 million of investment into storm resilience around Dawlish after storms in 2014 has significantly improved resilience in this area. Despite the frequency of recent storms and their intensity, the works done since 2014 held up well and there were only two areas of damage, one a low wall between the coastal path and the railway, and the other a small breach some distance from the line, both of which have been made safe. The railway was not closed for long other than during the storms themselves, and held up remarkably well, a tribute to the works done since 2014. Nevertheless, Network Rail will continue to plan for similar events and pursue actions to keep the railway running reliably.

Police: Artificial Intelligence
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Wednesday 11th February 2026

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what process her Department uses for (a) approving and (b) being consulted on pilot deployments of AI-enabled policing tools that integrate sensitive personal data; and what criteria are used to assess such proposals.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

Through Home Office funding to the NPCC AI portfolio we have produced and published detailed guidance on responsible use of AI, via the NPCC AI Playbook and Covenant. Building AI-enabled tools and systems | College of Policing. The NPCC AI lead, Alex Murray, has also worked with the College of Policing to produce Authorised Professional Practice in this area and a ‘Responsible AI’ checklist.

It is the responsibility of Chief Constables to decide what tools they deploy within their force. All Chief Constables have signed up to the Covenant, which establishes core principles for the transparent, responsible and accountable use of AI and generative technologies in UK policing. Forces should pay due regard to these principles when implementing AI tools in force.

Further to this, as a part of the Police Reform White Paper, the UK Government is announced the establishment of Police.AI, a new national centre for AI in policing focused on helping forces adopt AI tools responsibly and the set up of a new National Data Integration and Exploitation Service (NDIES).

Police.AI will ensure that operationally independent Chief Constables have the evidence and resources they need to ensure the AI they are using has proven benefits, is backed by robust evidence and is maximising accuracy whilst minimising bias. We are also creating a public-facing registry of AI deployments in policing, setting out what each tool does, why it is used, the risks identified, and how these risks are being mitigated, encouraging careful reflection on the merits and risks of each tool.

Police: Artificial Intelligence
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Wednesday 11th February 2026

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what role her Department has in (a) overseeing and (b) advising on pilot deployments of novel AI systems that process sensitive personal data in policing.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

Through Home Office funding to the NPCC AI portfolio we have produced and published detailed guidance on responsible use of AI, via the NPCC AI Playbook and Covenant. Building AI-enabled tools and systems | College of Policing. The NPCC AI lead, Alex Murray, has also worked with the College of Policing to produce Authorised Professional Practice in this area and a ‘Responsible AI’ checklist.

It is the responsibility of Chief Constables to decide what tools they deploy within their force. All Chief Constables have signed up to the Covenant, which establishes core principles for the transparent, responsible and accountable use of AI and generative technologies in UK policing. Forces should pay due regard to these principles when implementing AI tools in force.

Further to this, as a part of the Police Reform White Paper, the UK Government is announced the establishment of Police.AI, a new national centre for AI in policing focused on helping forces adopt AI tools responsibly and the set up of a new National Data Integration and Exploitation Service (NDIES).

Police.AI will ensure that operationally independent Chief Constables have the evidence and resources they need to ensure the AI they are using has proven benefits, is backed by robust evidence and is maximising accuracy whilst minimising bias. We are also creating a public-facing registry of AI deployments in policing, setting out what each tool does, why it is used, the risks identified, and how these risks are being mitigated, encouraging careful reflection on the merits and risks of each tool.

Assistive Technology: Higher Education
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Monday 16th February 2026

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with the Department for Education on assessing the potential impact of reducing assistive technology support during higher education on disabled people’s employment outcomes.

Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

The Department for Work and Pensions maintains regular dialogue with the Department for Education (DfE) to ensure disabled students are supported as they transition into the labour market. Assistive and accessible technology (ATech) is key to enabling independence, greater inclusion, and participation for disabled people. While this technology is already creating opportunities, this government believes there is potential to do much more.

The Access to Work Scheme has been operating in Great Britain since June 1994 and provides grant funding to disabled people, as well as those with a health condition. The grant supports workplace adjustments that go beyond what would normally be expected from an employer through their duty to provide reasonable adjustments as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. The grant cap was increased in April 2024 to £69,920. To further support sustainable employment, the DWP is also investing in the “Connect to Work” initiative, which is expected to support around 100,000 disabled people and those with health conditions in 2026/2027.

Ministry of Defence: Palantir
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Tuesday 17th February 2026

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what procurement process was followed for the agreement with Palantir Technologies for defence data analytics capabilities; and whether any Ministers and former officials with prior links to Palantir were involved at any stage of that process.

Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) let the Palantir Enterprise Agreement contract in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The contract was direct awarded under the justifications outlined in Section 41, Schedule 5.The Direct award justifications were as follows:

- Paragraph 6:

o The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract—

(a)due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and

(b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

- Paragraph 7:

o The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where—

(a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and

(b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

The MOD can confirm that no Ministers and former officials with prior links to Palantir were involved at any stage of that process. The decision to award this contract was the Secretary of State for Defence’s.

The MOD conducts continuous conflict-of-interest assessments for all individuals involved in commercial activity of any manner.

The MOD conducts comprehensive due diligence upon the notification of any business appointments that may lead to concern. MOD holds a Business Appointments Policy under JSP 492 that outlines the processes and guidelines for assessing these situations. Should an appointment create a concern MOD can place conditions upon that individual that can include:

- Restricting the sharing of information

- Prohibition of lobbying for a set period of time

- Restrictions on advising on ongoing commercial activity

- Seeking clearance of ongoing commissions

The conditions and associated timeframes for them are set based upon the seniority of the individual involved and the nature of the appointment. MOD continues to work diligently to ensure this is appropriately managed and enforced.

Ministry of Defence: Palantir
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Tuesday 17th February 2026

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department conducted a conflict‑of‑interest assessment prior to awarding recent defence contracts to Palantir Technologies.

Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) conducts continuous conflict-of-interest assessments for all individuals involved in commercial activity of any manner.

In addition, the MOD conducts comprehensive due diligence upon the notification of any business appointments that may lead to concern. MOD holds a Business Appointments Policy under JSP 492 that outlines the processes and guidelines for assessing these situations. Should an appointment create a concern the MOD can place conditions upon that individual that can include:

- Restricting the sharing of information

- Prohibition of lobbying for a set period of time

- Restrictions on advising on ongoing commercial activity

- Seeking clearance of ongoing commissions

The conditions and associated timeframes for them are set based upon the seniority of the individual involved and the nature of the appointment.

Law and Order: Artificial Intelligence
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Wednesday 18th February 2026

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what standards her Department sets for the ethical and technical assurance of AI systems used in law enforcement.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

Although ethical decisions around AI are the responsibility of individual Chief Constables and heads of law enforcement agencies, the Home Office is taking steps to ensure these decisions are evidence-based and transparent.

The Covenant for Using Artificial Intelligence in Policing provides a high-level framework for AI adoption by police forces. It sets out clear principles for the development and deployment of AI in policing, including lawfulness, fairness, transparency, explainability, accountability and robustness. These principles operate alongside existing statutory obligations, including the Equality Act 2010 and data protection legislation, and are supported by published guidance from the College of Policing and local governance and ethics arrangements within forces. We expect all law enforcement agencies to work within the current laws.

In January 2026 the Police Reform White Paper set out plans to establish a new national centre for AI in policing which will be tasked with accelerating the rapid and responsible adoption of AI across forces. It will centralise the development, testing and evaluation of AI tools, support consistent application of assurance standards before deployment, and promote transparency through a public-facing registry of police AI use. It will move into the National Police Service.

In addition, the Home Office launched a public consultation last year on a new legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies. The consultation sought views on when and how these technologies should be used and what safeguards and oversight are needed. The consultation has now closed, and the responses received will inform the scope and content of future legal changes.

Dementia: Health Services
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Monday 23rd February 2026

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the new dementia framework will be published.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The first ever Modern Service framework for Frailty and Dementia will be informed by phase one of the independent commission into adult social care. The commission is underway and phase one will report this year.

We intend to engage with a range of partners over the coming months to enable us to build a framework which is both ambitious and practical, to ensure we can improve system performance for people with dementia both now and in the future. We are working to develop the content as soon as possible and we will keep partners updated on progress and timings as this work unfolds.

South West Main Line: Devon
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Tuesday 24th February 2026

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the phase 5 rail resilience programme in the context of water levels in 2026.

Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

We remain committed to concluding the works necessary on this route to mitigate the remaining risks identified in the Southwest Rail Resilience Programme.

Network Rail is commencing work on a drainage trial, removing water from a section of the cliffs between Parsons Tunnel and Teignmouth. This trial, along with further ground investigation work, will provide detailed data to inform consideration of a proposal for a long-term solution in due course.

Despite the intensity of recent weather, the railway was only closed during the storms themselves, and the impact on the area covered by Phase 5 of the Programme did not affect the availability of the line.



Early Day Motions
Monday 23rd February

Securing the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme

40 signatures (Most recent: 9 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
That this House notes that, as the fourth anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, many Ukrainians living in the United Kingdom continue to face uncertainty regarding their status and future security; recognises that Ukrainian families have become valued members of communities across the country, including in Newton …


Early Day Motions Signed
Tuesday 13th May
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2026

Torbay Hospital Nurses League 80th anniversary

8 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Torbay Hospital Nurses League; notes with admiration that the League has been in existence longer than the NHS itself and is open to all qualified nurses who either trained at Torbay Hospital or were employed there for more than two years; …
Monday 17th November
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2026

Citizens Advice Torbay

12 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House celebrates the 85th anniversary of Citizens Advice Torbay, founded on 8 November 1940, and applauds its enduring role as a champion for local people; notes that the national Citizens Advice service began in 1939 with 200 bureaux opening just days after the outbreak of the Second World …
Thursday 27th November
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2026

25th Anniversary of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000

26 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House notes the 25th anniversary of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000; recognises that while the Act created new rights of access to mapped open country for those on foot, it did not extend comparable access to rivers, lakes or most inland waters; acknowledges the increasing …
Monday 26th January
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2026

St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi)

26 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House recognises St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi), celebrated on 1 March, as the national day of Wales and a celebration of Welsh culture and identity, and of the life and legacy of Saint David (Dewi Sant), the patron saint of Wales; notes that St David’s Day should …
Monday 23rd February
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2026

Hayes School mental health ambassadors

8 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House congratulates the student councillors at Hayes School in Paignton named Millie, Paige, Jacob, Jane, Leala and Morgan and their dedicated teacher Ms Jamieson; commends them for their service to the school and to their fellow pupils; and applauds their commitment to the introduction of the Gate Buddies …
Wednesday 4th March
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2026

Eating disorder services

16 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House expresses alarm at ongoing cuts to eating disorder services across the country; notes with concern the announcement that the Richardson Eating Disorder Service at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle is due to close, particularly given the next closest specialist inpatient facility is over 50 miles away …
Thursday 5th March
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2026

NHS dentistry

21 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House notes the shocking state of NHS dentistry across the country; raises once again the all too common cases of DIY tooth extractions and patients forced to attend A&E due to dental pain; highlights the worrying rates of access for children, with over 5 million children not seeing …
Thursday 5th March
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2026

Centenary of Babbacombe Cliff Railway in Torquay

8 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House celebrates the one hundredth anniversary of the opening of the Babbacombe Cliff Railway in Torquay; notes that Torquay is one of just fourteen places in the UK with an operational Funicular Railway, and celebrates those men and women who have ensured its survival and continued success over …
Monday 9th March
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th March 2026

Ambulance handover times

6 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House recognises the significant pressures faced by ambulance services as a result of handover delays; expresses concern at the fact that this January was the worst January ever recorded for the West Midlands Ambulance Service, with 50,070 hours lost waiting to hand patients over outside hospitals, the equivalent …
Monday 9th March
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2026

Recognition of armed forces personnel wounded in terrorist attacks outside of operational deployment

10 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon)
That this House recognises the courage and sacrifice of members of His Majesty’s armed forces who have been wounded or injured in terrorist attacks outside of official operational deployment; pays tribute to the resilience and lifelong impact borne by those service personnel and their families; notes that such attacks were …
Monday 9th March
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th March 2026

Royal Mail delivery standards

8 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives)
That this House is aware of worsening failures in Royal Mail’s delivery services, which is adversely affecting residents and businesses, with consequent missed medical appointments which arrive after the appointment date, fines for non-payment of bills and numerous other significant impacts; that Royal Mail recently warned that more than 100 …
Thursday 5th March
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 6th March 2026

International Women's Day 2026 and women’s inclusion in placemaking

18 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House celebrates International Women’s Day 2026 and recognises the challenges faced by women over the past year; expresses concern that violence against women and girls continues to result in approximately 100 to 200 deaths annually in the UK; emphasises the importance of involving women in placemaking to help …
Monday 2nd March
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026

Cardiac risk in the young

36 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House commends the invaluable and life-saving work being carried out by both Clarissa’s Campaign and Cardiac Risk in the Young; welcomes the major research paper produced by researchers based City St George's, University of London and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; notes their call for repeat …
Monday 2nd February
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Monday 2nd March 2026

90th anniversary of the Spitfire

57 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh)
That this House commemorates the 90th anniversary of the maiden flight of the Spitfire, which first took to the skies from Eastleigh Airfield on 5 March 1936; notes that the K5054, a Supermarine Type 300, the prototype of the Spitfire, piloted on that day by Captain Joseph Mutt Summers, marked …
Monday 2nd March
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 27th February 2026

Conduct of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

28 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House censures the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care over his failure to review the decision to grant the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract to Palantir; urges him to make a statement before the House setting out the precise timelines and details of how the …
Wednesday 25th February
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Thursday 26th February 2026

Recognition of Ukrainian driving licences

23 signatures (Most recent: 9 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House notes that, under the agreement in force since 20 May 2021, Ukrainian driving licences may be exchanged for Great Britain licences; further notes that because tests taken before 28 December 2021 did not record whether they were completed in a manual or automatic vehicle, the Driver and …
Wednesday 25th February
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Thursday 26th February 2026

Dual nationals without British passports

30 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
That this House notes with concern the impact of the new immigration requirements effective from 25 February 2026 on dual British nationals, who will be required to present either a valid British passport or a Certificate of Entitlement attached to their non-UK passport to avoid delays at the UK border; …
Monday 23rd February
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th February 2026

Girlguiding Bristol and South Gloucestershire

12 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate)
That this House celebrates the remarkable history and enduring contribution of Girlguiding Bristol and South Gloucestershire to the lives of girls and young women; pays tribute to the thousands of dedicated volunteers, leaders, and commissioners, both past and present, who have given their time and expertise to inspire and nurture …
Monday 23rd February
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th February 2026

1st Ram Hill Scout Group

13 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate)
That this House congratulates the 1st Ram Hill Scout Group in Coalpit Heath on its successful launch in September 2024; notes that the group is already thriving with a full range of sections including Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts; further notes the significant demand for scouting in the local area …
Wednesday 25th February
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th February 2026

Palantir and the NHS

41 signatures (Most recent: 9 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House condemns the Department for Health and Social Care over the lack of transparency and public scrutiny around the decision to grant Palantir the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract; highlights reports around Lord Mandelson's role in helping Palantir secure Government contracts; expresses regret at the impact this …
Tuesday 11th November
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026

Support for the UK-Ukraine Trauma and Recovery Collaborative

27 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House recognises the importance of the Trauma and Recovery Collaborative in strengthening Ukraine’s health system while enhancing the UK’s own resilience and preparedness for conflict-related health challenges; notes that this initiative, developed under the framework of the UK-Ukraine 100-Year Partnership Agreement, will deliver vital clinical support, training and …
Thursday 18th December
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026

UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons

100 signatures (Most recent: 25 Feb 2026)
Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House supports the protection of the rights of older people in the UK and globally; recognises that a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons is an important step for establishing a global minimum standard of legal protection for older people everywhere; acknowledges the strong track record …
Monday 9th February
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd February 2026

Thatcham level crossing

7 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House notes with concern that Thatcham level crossing is closed for approximately 30 minutes in every hour during peak times; recognises the frustration caused by these prolonged closures for regular commuters and the significant social and economic impact this has on the local community; further recognises that there …
Monday 9th February
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd February 2026

Local Government

7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Feb 2026)
Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 96), dated 3 February 2026, a copy of which was laid before this House on 5 February 2026, be annulled.
Monday 9th February
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026

Radiotherapy in the National Cancer Plan

43 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House welcomes the publication of the National Cancer Plan and its ambition to meet all cancer targets by 2029; notes with concern the lack of a comprehensive plan for radiotherapy; recognises that while references to Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy are positive, they fall far short of the investment and …
Monday 9th February
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026

Refugee homelessness and the asylum move-on period

26 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House notes with concern reports that the number of refugee households in England who are homeless or at risk of homelessness has increased fivefold in four years, rising from 3,560 in 2021-22 to 19,310 in 2024-25; further notes evidence from charities and local authorities that this rise is …
Tuesday 10th February
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026

Removal of statutory consultee status from Sport England

21 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House strongly opposes the removal of statutory consultee status from Sport England from the National Planning Policy Framework; notes that Sport England’s consultee role was established in 1996 to provide specialist national oversight preventing the loss of playing fields; recognises that playing fields provide essential spaces for physical …
Thursday 12th February
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026

Review of the student loan system

47 signatures (Most recent: 9 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House notes with concern the cumulative impact of successive changes to the terms and conditions of student loans in England including the decision to freeze loan repayment thresholds and the introduction of new loans with different repayment thresholds and write off periods; further notes that successive Governments have …
Monday 2nd February
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Friday 6th February 2026

Role of the House of Lords in scrutinising legislation

57 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives)
That this House believes that the use of filibuster tactics in the House of Lords to frustrate the majority will of the democratically elected House of Commons is unacceptable, including where the elected Commons has given its majority support to a Private Members’ Bill; further believes that the case for …



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5 Feb 2026, 11:45 a.m. - House of Commons
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12 Feb 2026, 10:33 a.m. - House of Commons
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Parliamentary Debates
Storm Chandra Flooding
21 speeches (5,598 words)
Wednesday 11th February 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Mentions:
1: Sarah Dyke (LD - Glastonbury and Somerton) Friend the Member for Newton Abbot (Martin Wrigley) are not left to fend for themselves.Communities that - Link to Speech

Sustainable Drainage Systems
17 speeches (7,103 words)
Thursday 5th February 2026 - Westminster Hall
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Mentions:
1: Sarah Dyke (LD - Glastonbury and Somerton) Friend the Member for Newton Abbot (Martin Wrigley) on securing this debate and on his excellent and - Link to Speech
2: Aphra Brandreth (Con - Chester South and Eddisbury) Member for Newton Abbot (Martin Wrigley) on securing the debate. - Link to Speech
3: Emma Hardy (Lab - Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice) Member for Newton Abbot (Martin Wrigley) for securing this important debate. - Link to Speech



Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 10th February 2026
Oral Evidence - Microsoft, CoreWeave, and UKQuantum

UK trade with the US, India and EU - Business and Trade Committee

Found: Science, Innovation and Technology Committee member present: Martin Wrigley.

Tuesday 10th February 2026
Oral Evidence - Blackstone, Prologis UK Limited, GSK, and Amentum

UK trade with the US, India and EU - Business and Trade Committee

Found: Science, Innovation and Technology Committee member present: Martin Wrigley.

Tuesday 10th February 2026
Oral Evidence - British American Business, Tata Steel UK, Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), and British Standards Institution (BSI)

UK trade with the US, India and EU - Business and Trade Committee

Found: Science, Innovation and Technology Committee member present: Martin Wrigley.

Tuesday 10th February 2026
Oral Evidence - Cabinet Office, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Home Office, and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Data security across government - Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Found: Dame Chi Onwurah (Chair); Kit Malthouse; Dr Lauren Sullivan; Adam Thompson; Freddie van Mierlo; Martin Wrigley

Tuesday 10th February 2026
Oral Evidence - HR Wallingford

Innovation showcase - Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Found: Dame Chi Onwurah (Chair); Kit Malthouse; Dr Lauren Sullivan; Adam Thompson; Freddie van Mierlo; Martin Wrigley




Martin Wrigley - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Wednesday 25th February 2026 9 a.m.
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee - Private Meeting
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Tuesday 19th May 2026 3 p.m.
Finance Committee (Commons) - Private Meeting
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Wednesday 4th March 2026 9 a.m.
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Innovation showcase
At 9:30am: Oral evidence
Dr Hendrik Runge - CEO at Cambridge Nucleomics
At 9:45am: Oral evidence
Professor Jon Butterworth - Professor of Physics at University College London
Professor Catherine Heymans - Astronomer Royal for Scotland and Professor of Astrophysics at University of Edinburgh
Dr Simon Williams - Postdoctoral Research Associate at Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology, University of Durham
At 10:30am: Oral evidence
Professor Michele Dougherty - Executive Chair at Science and Technology Facilities Council
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Wednesday 11th March 2026 9 a.m.
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Social media age restrictions
At 9:30am: Oral evidence
Dr Rebecca Fuljambe - Founder at Health Professionals for Safer Screens and GP Partner
Frank Young - Chief Executive at Parentkind
At 10:10am: Oral evidence
Professor Lorna Woods OBE - Professor Emerita School of Law at University of Essex and advisor to the Online Safety Act Network (OSN)
Dr Kim Sylwander - Research Manager and researcher at Digital Futures for Children centre, London School of Economics and Political Science
The Baroness Kidron OBE - Crossbench Peer at House of Lords and Founder and Chair of 5Rights
At 10:50am: Oral evidence
Julie Inman Grant - eSafety Commissioner at Australia
Professor Amy Orben - Research Professor and Programme Leader at MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge and Fellow at St. John's College, University of Cambridge
Professor Jeff Hancock - Founding Director at Stanford Social Media Lab, Director, Stanford Cyber Policy Centre and Harry and Norman Chandler Professor of Communication
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Wednesday 18th March 2026 9 a.m.
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee - Private Meeting
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Tuesday 17th March 2026 1 p.m.
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Science diplomacy
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Select Committee Documents
Thursday 5th February 2026
Minutes and decisions - Tuesday 16 December 2025 - Decisions

Finance Committee (Commons)
Friday 6th February 2026
Correspondence - Letter to the Finance Committee from the Commission – Savings Inquiry, January 2026

Finance Committee (Commons)
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Oral Evidence - My Best Mood

Innovation showcase - Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Oral Evidence - UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Monday 9th February 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Home Secretary, re: Mobile phone theft, 30 January 2025

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026
Estimate memoranda - Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Supplementary Estimates Memoranda 2025-26

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Minister of State for Digital Government and Data, re: Information Commissioner name amendment, 2 February 2026

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from, Minister for AI and Online Safety, re: Tech Town, 3 February 2026

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026
Written Evidence - KLNIK, and Anglia Ruskin University
HBT0005 - The science and regulation of hair and beauty products and treatments

The science and regulation of hair and beauty products and treatments - Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Tuesday 10th February 2026
Oral Evidence - Cabinet Office, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Home Office, and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Data security across government - Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Tuesday 10th February 2026
Oral Evidence - HR Wallingford

Innovation showcase - Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Thursday 26th February 2026
Written Evidence - The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association
HBT0006 - The science and regulation of hair and beauty products and treatments

The science and regulation of hair and beauty products and treatments - Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Thursday 26th February 2026
Written Evidence - Hair and Barber Council
HBT0003 - The science and regulation of hair and beauty products and treatments

The science and regulation of hair and beauty products and treatments - Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Thursday 26th February 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Minister for Digital Economy, re: Mobile markets review and draft statement of strategic priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum and postal services, 10 February 2026

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Thursday 26th February 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Minister for Digital Economy, re: Telecoms Consumer Charter, 11 February 2026

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Thursday 26th February 2026
Written Evidence - Level Up
HBT0001 - The science and regulation of hair and beauty products and treatments

The science and regulation of hair and beauty products and treatments - Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Thursday 26th February 2026
Written Evidence - Estelle Detrembleur
DSG0002 - Data security across government

Data security across government - Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Thursday 26th February 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Minister for Digital Government and Data, re: Data sharing in Northern Ireland, 12 February 2026

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Thursday 26th February 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Minister for Digital Government and Data, re: Ordnance Survey Shareholder Framework document, 13 February 2026

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Wednesday 4th March 2026
Oral Evidence - Cambridge Nucleomics

Innovation showcase - Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Wednesday 4th March 2026
Oral Evidence - Science and Technology Facilities Council

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Wednesday 4th March 2026
Oral Evidence - University College London, University of Edinburgh, and Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology, University of Durham

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Chief Executive of UK Research and Innovation, re: Follow-ups from 3 February oral evidence session on the work of UKRI, 24 February 2026

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Monday 2nd March 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Minister for Digital Economy, re: follow-ups from 9 December oral evidence session on Digital inclusion and telecoms, 6 February 2026

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Monday 2nd March 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Chair to Minister for Digital Economy, re: follow-ups from 9 December oral evidence session on Digital inclusion and telecoms, 22 January 2026

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Monday 2nd March 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Minister for Digital Economy, re: follow-ups from 9 December oral evidence session on Digital inclusion and telecoms, 17 December 2025

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Monday 2nd March 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Ofcom, re: Further information on intimate Grok AI deepfakes, 4 February 2026

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Monday 2nd March 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Government Chief Scientific Adviser, re: follow-ups from 28 January oral evidence session on the role of the Government Chief Scientific Adviser and Chief Scientific Advisers, 10 March 2025

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Monday 2nd March 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Google, re: Follow-ups from Committee visit, 3 December 2024

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Minister for Migration and Citizenship, re: Follow-ups from 10 February oral evidence in relation to the eVisa system, 24 February 2026

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Thursday 26th February 2026
Written Evidence - Ellen Roome MBE
SMR0001 - Social media age restrictions

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Wednesday 4th March 2026
Written Evidence - Molly Rose Foundation
SMR0002 - Social media age restrictions

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Wednesday 4th March 2026
Written Evidence - Health Professionals for Safer Screens
SMR0003 - Social media age restrictions

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Wednesday 4th March 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Government Chief Security Officer and Government Chief Data Officer, re: Follow-ups from 10 February oral evidence session on Data security across government, 25 February 2026

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Wednesday 4th March 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Chair to NICE and other science bodies, re: Geroprotector research and patient benefit of scientific innovation, 26 February 2026

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Wednesday 4th March 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Minister for Digital Government and Data and Minister for Security, re: Follow-ups from 10 February oral evidence session on Data security across government, 25 February 2026

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Wednesday 4th March 2026
Oral Evidence - University College London, University of Edinburgh, and Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology, University of Durham

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Wednesday 4th March 2026
Oral Evidence - Science and Technology Facilities Council

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Digital Mental Health Group, University of Cambridge
SMR0005 - Social media age restrictions

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Professor Lorna Woods and the Online Safety Act Network
SMR0007 - Social media age restrictions

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Australian eSafety Commission
SMR0006 - Social media age restrictions

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Written Evidence - Johnathan Haidt, and Ravi Iyer
SMR0004 - Social media age restrictions

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee