Martin Wrigley
MP for Newton Abbot
Lib Dem
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
The hon. Member expressed satisfaction that the Met police implemented a stolen handset blacklist following advice, reducing mobile thefts by nearly half. He urged the Prime Minister to reclassify social media companies from platforms to publishers and hold them responsible for harmful content.
Context
US tech companies have profited from harmful content, leading to calls for stricter regulations like reclassifying them as publishers.
Keir Starmer
The Government have taken action, including a ban on under-16s using social media, strengthening the Online Safety Act 2023, and addressing chatbot loopholes.
Assessment
Did not explicitly agree or disagree with reclassifying social media companies as publishers
Under Review
Session: PMQs
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Yesterday, the Chancellor announced £2 billion of funding for UK sovereign artificial intelligence and quantum capabilities. The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee was told that Government procurement will adapt to encourage UK companies to develop sovereign AI systems for Government use. In the light of those positive events, will the Prime Minister ensure that key digital systems in health, defence and policing are made sovereign and retendered to UK companies, not to politically motivated US companies such as Palantir?
Context
The Chancellor announced £2 billion of funding for UK sovereign artificial intelligence and quantum capabilities, with a focus on Government procurement to encourage UK companies. The questioner wants to ensure that key digital systems in health, defence and policing are made sovereign.
Keir Starmer
We have put £5 billion behind British start-ups, and we will launch our sovereign AI unit with £500 million to help AI businesses start and grow. We are investing the £2 billion that he refers to in our quantum capabilities so that we can be the first country in the world to roll-out quantum computers at scale.
Session: PMQs
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During my meetings with guests who are in my constituency under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, they have told me that they are worried about their visas running out, even with the 18-month extension. They see reports of Ukrainians being refused asylum in the United Kingdom because it is said to be safe to return to Ukraine, even while Putin’s missiles explode in record numbers in Ukrainian cities. Some of their children are working through two or three-year education courses, and are frightened of having to leave. Will the Prime Minister meet them, and me, to hear about their plight and offer them some hope in this uncertain and dangerous world?
Context
The Liberal Democrat MP raises concerns about Ukrainian refugees who are worried about their visa status due to reported refusals of asylum despite ongoing conflict.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
I thank the hon. Gentleman for raising this matter. We are proud to have offered or extended sanctuary to more than 300,000 Ukrainians and their families throughout the operation of the visa scheme since the invasion in 2022. We do need to provide certainty and security for Ukrainians in the United Kingdom, and we will provide an additional 18 months’ permission to remain in the UK as well as continued rights to live, work and study here.
Assessment
The PM did not commit to a specific meeting or address all concerns raised by the questioner.
Provide Certainty And Security
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The major GP practice groups in my constituency have written to me, detailing their precarious finances. They are considering their options as they plan for the year ahead, including redundancies, handing back their contracts or bankruptcy, and they have stopped recruiting GPs, resulting in fewer patient appointments. The Health Secretary has promised an increased funding allocation but has yet to say when we will know how much it will be. Will the Prime Minister release the funding information and meet me and the GPs to hear at first hand about the pressures they are facing?
Context
Major GP practice groups in Newton Abbot have warned of precarious finances, considering redundancies and bankruptcy. They have stopped recruiting GPs, resulting in fewer patient appointments.
Keir Starmer
The hon. Gentleman is right to raise this. The Darzi report, which we commissioned, made it clear that the NHS was broken by the previous Government, and that is why we provided £22 billion of additional funding in the Budget this year to start the work of fixing our NHS. We do obviously value the vital work of GPs and, as he knows, we consult every year with the sector about the services they provide and the money they are entitled to in return, and we will set that out in the usual way.
Assessment
The Prime Minister did not commit to releasing funding information or meeting the questioner and GPs.
Did Not Address Specific Ask
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Will the Minister pause the signing of that contract, due this Thursday, so that appropriate scrutiny can take place to ensure a transparent competitive tendering process?
Context
Palantir won a £7.5 million contract for the National Firearms Licensing Management System, which is 44% of the expected price and without competitive tendering.
Sarah Jones
I can assure the hon. Gentleman that Palantir is not buying the job. In the Home Office we have very robust processes, which were followed in full. The current licence management system is approaching the end of its life, and it is very important that we have a good one to maintain safety.
Session: Police AI Trials
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What discussions has her Department had with police forces on the adequacy of competitive tendering for trials of AI?
Context
Discussions are ongoing about the adequacy of competitive tendering for artificial intelligence (AI) trials by police forces.
Sarah Jones
As with all new technology, decisions about procuring and using AI are a matter for operationally independent chief constables. The Home Office is supporting the police to adopt AI rapidly and responsibly, with £115 million of investment over the next three years. That includes investing in the national centre for AI, which will help the police make informed decisions.
Session: Police AI Trials
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Roadworks in my constituency are causing traffic hell. The county council is powerless to cause utilities companies to cooperate and coordinate their work. What does the Secretary of State suggest I say to my residents?
Context
Residents in Newton Abbot are facing traffic hell due to roadworks on the A382.
Heidi Alexander
The Government have doubled fines for local authorities when works overrun. We recognise how disruptive these works are and take them seriously.
Session: Topical Questions
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I am trying to get records from the Cabinet Office about a meeting between Peter Thiel of Palantir and Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 28 August 2019. There are conflicting data back regarding this. Is it in the public interest that management of information is outsourced to Palantir?
Context
The MP is seeking records about a meeting involving Peter Thiel, Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings.
Chris Ward (Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office)
This issue has been addressed by a written question already put into the public domain.
Session: Government Insourcing
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On 20 May, I met the Minister to speak about Access to Work claims that were being denied, changed or reduced, all contrary to the guidelines. The Minister assured me that it was a communications issue, that the guidelines had not changed and that officials were going to fix the problems by speaking to the local jobcentre. The problems were not fixed. Since then, both Dawlish Gardens Trust and the No Limits café in Newton Abbot have ceased to provide Access to Work services because the system just is not working and, they said, every claim was being rejected. That assessment has been mirrored by the Access to Work Collective. Who changed the guidelines, and why? Are they simply being ignored to save money at the cost of vulnerable adults? If the Minister would like more information, I am happy to meet him again.
Context
Local organisations have ceased providing Access to Work services due to numerous claim denials and reductions, despite following guidelines.
The Minister for Social Security and Disability (Sir Stephen Timms)
I am very happy to meet the hon. Gentleman again, but I assure him that the policy has not changed. In fact, just last week we published the spending figures on Access to Work, which went up by 17% in the last year and by 32% in the year before that. I do not know what happened in the particular case the hon. Gentleman referred to, but would be happy to look at it further.
Session: Access to Work Scheme
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The Dawlish sea wall collapsed in 2014, causing a devastating loss to the south-west’s economy of about £1.2 billion. It was not the break in the sea wall that closed the railway for eight weeks; it was the collapse of the cliffs. Will the Minister prioritise the project to secure those cliffs, which is yet to be carried out, or will she meet me? Perhaps she could even visit Dawlish to see how important this fix is going to be.
Context
The Dawlish sea wall collapsed in 2014, causing an estimated loss of £1.2 billion to the south-west’s economy.
Lilian Greenwood
I know how important that rail line is to the people of the south-west, including the hon. Member’s constituents. We are working to determine which rail enhancement projects will be taken forward following the Chancellor’s spending review statement on 11 June. More information will be made available shortly, and I am sure that my colleague, the Rail Minister, will write to the hon. Member in due course.
Session: Topical Questions
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My constituency is fortunate to have both Dawlish community transport and Newton Abbot community transport. They provide vital services for many people who would otherwise be isolated and lonely but, like many other volunteer groups, they are finding it hard to recruit. Recruiting drivers for their minibus services is a particularly challenging issue as anyone who took their driving test before 1997 automatically got a D1 minibus class licence, whereas younger drivers have had to take an additional new driving test with estimated costs between £800 and £1,800.
Context
The hon. Member is concerned about the difficulty of recruiting drivers for community transport services in his constituency, which affects the provision of vital services to isolated individuals.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Simon Lightwood)
Unfortunately, up to 30% of drivers who take the D1 test fail. When we are considering changes, it is important that safety is at the forefront of our thinking.
Session: Community Buses Category B Licence Holders
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Learning from the successful Y2K prevention of systems failures, what progress has been made in considering post-quantum cryptography to prevent the so-called Y2Q—year to quantum—end of privacy? What support is being provided for the development of quantum computing in the UK after the recent announcement of the Willow chip?
Context
The question follows a previous inquiry about the Google Willow announcement and its impact on UK policy, highlighting concerns over post-quantum cryptography and privacy.
The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Peter Kyle)
I am grateful for the hon. Member’s question. He will know full well that there are breakthroughs in quantum happening all the time. These breakthroughs are often happening because of the scientific endeavours in our country, of which we should be proud. On encryption, the Government have a set of policies to ensure that our systems and our country are prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the quantum era, and those policies remain active as we speak. On investment in quantum, I was up in Glasgow not so long ago announcing £100 million for five quantum hubs. That is the kind of investment he can expect from this Government to keep our country at the cutting edge.
Session: Google Quantum Computing Chip
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Complimenting my hon. Friend's initiative to restart council housing after 30 years, will the Secretary of State meet me and others to discuss how we can make it easier for other councils to construct more council homes?
Context
The leader of Teignbridge district council has restarted council house building for the first time in three decades.
Angela Rayner
I commend the hon. Gentleman's efforts in restarting council housing. We are keen for councils to contribute to council housing provision. The Housing Minister will be happy to meet with him and others to discuss potential strategies.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will the Secretary of State assure us that the crucial rail resilience programme final phase will be funded so that Network Rail keeps the project alive, rather than halting it in its tracks?
Context
The storm in 2014 broke the Dawlish sea wall, collapsed cliffs and blocked the south-west main line for months.
Louise Haigh
As we look to settling Network Rail's control period 7, of course that will be a major consideration in the next funding settlement.
Session: Topical Questions
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I have been shocked this week by all the major GP groups in my constituency detailing their financial situations. They are all close to the edge and are considering the options of bankruptcy, redundancies or handing in their contracts. What urgent respite can the Secretary of State give them?
Context
Major GP groups in the constituency are facing financial difficulties and considering drastic measures.
Wes Streeting
I am in no doubt about the state that general practice was left in by our Conservative predecessors. That is why, in making decisions about funding allocations for the year ahead, we are taking into account all the pressures that general practice is under, as we clean up the mess left by the Conservatives.
Session: Topical Questions
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Small and medium-sized enterprises in my constituency tell me that research and development funding has dried up since last December. What hope can the Minister offer to ensure that SMEs continue their vital innovation to keep the UK safe, and to help them turn their swords into ploughshares?
Context
Research and development funding for SMEs has dried up.
Maria Eagle
The hon. Gentleman is right to highlight the importance of SMEs in improving our industrial base and bringing agility and new ideas to our defence industrial production. He can be assured that there will be SME involvement in our industrial strategy to the extent that it is possible. We intend to make sure that SMEs, not just the primes, get a better in at the MOD and are able to get the work.
Session: Topical Questions
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Does the Secretary of State think it is fair and right for the DWP to start action on overpayments more than six years after they occurred?
Context
Citizens Advice reports that DWP starts action on overpayments more than six years after the event, longer than bank records retention.
Stephen Timms
The hon. Gentleman raises a valid concern about overpayment recovery; the Department aims to identify and notify issues sooner, but no specific stance was taken on the fairness of current practices.
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
NHS Federated Data Platform — [Dame Siobhain McDonagh in the Chair]
16 April 2026
Responding: Zubir Ahmed
Main Concerns
['I am concerned about the NHS Federated Data Platform contract with Palantir, which has cost over £330 million but has delivered no tangible benefits. The platform is not owned by the NHS and lacks transparency, leading to technical lock-in and a single point of failure. Additionally, there are issues with trust in Palantir due to its controversial history and lack of healthcare experience before the pandemic.']
Specific Asks
['I ask the Minister to review the contract and reject extending it, as it is not in the national interest. I also request that the Government consider using the contract renewal point to work towards a staged exit with retendering for British companies to build a replacement for Palantir.']
Sustainable Drainage Systems
05 February 2026
Responding: Emma Hardy
Main Concerns
['Flooding is a significant issue in Devon; sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are often not maintained properly, leading to issues such as trees growing through them and water filling up critical areas. In Dawlish, for example, an estate has problems with its SuDS due to poor maintenance.']
Specific Asks
['Calls for a statutory obligation to maintain, inspect, and hand over sustainable drainage systems when building sites are completed. Also asks for legislation that would automatically address the problem of how SuDS are managed after completion.']
GP Funding: South-west England
25 June 2025
Responding: Stephen Kinnock
Main Concerns
['GPs receive £121.79 per patient annually, a figure practice managers describe as unfunded, unsustainable and unsafe. The Carr-Hill formula underrates deprivation and multimorbidity in the South West, leading to underfunding by up to 800 patients for some practices. Additionally, demand has increased post-pandemic while social care cuts have exacerbated the strain on GPs.']
Specific Asks
['Asks for additional funding to support current patient loads and prevent further staff reductions in GP practices across the South West.']
Railway Services: South-West
14 January 2025
Responding: Simon Lightwood
Main Concerns
['The south-west relies heavily on its mainline railway as an economic lifeline. The 2014 Dawlish storm incident caused a £35 million repair cost and an estimated £1.2 billion loss to the local economy, highlighting the critical nature of rail services in the region. Since then, while improvements have been made, including a new sea wall at Dawlish and rebuilt stations, the final phase of resilience work remains underfunded and at risk.']
Specific Asks
['I ask the Minister to reassure Network Rail that funding will be secured for the critical fifth phase of the Dawlish rail resilience programme. I also urge the Government to ensure HS2 developments do not further disrupt services in the south-west.']
Social Media Ban for Under-16s
15 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Lebanon: Israel Defence Forces Operations
03 June 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to make a statement on the Israel Defence Forces’ operations in Lebanon. Emphasised that the IDF is expanding its i...
Health and Social Care Bill
01 June 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, James Murray, moved the Second Reading of the Health and Social Care Bill. He emphasised the personal significance of the NHS in his life due to a ra...
Defence Readiness
20 May 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address Motion
11 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Digital ID: Public Consultation
10 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Middle East
02 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Ukraine
25 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The war has lasted four years, with Putin's brutal invasion causing immense suffering to Ukrainians. Despite the heavy toll on both sides, Putin is failing strategically while Ukraine remains defiant ...
Ministry of Defence: Palantir Contracts
10 February 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Finance (No. 2) Bill (Sixth sitting) 2026-02-03
03 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Clauses 156 to 162 will place a statutory ban on promoting tax avoidance arrangements that have no realistic prospect of success. The clauses also set out the civil and criminal penalties. The Opposit...
No Limits Community Café and Hub closure
03 November 2025
The petition concerns the closure of the No Limits Community Café and Hub in Newton Abbot, Devon, which was a vital community space for disabled and neurodivergent people, providing employment opportu...
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No Limits Community Café and Hub closure
11 September 2025
The petition addresses the closure of Newton Abbot’s No Limits Community Café and Hub, which was a vital inclusive space for disabled and neurodivergent individuals, providing community support, emplo...
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Attendance
60.2%
50 of 83 votes
Aye Votes
37
44.6% of votes
No Votes
13
15.7% of votes
Abstentions
33
39.8% of votes
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
03 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 294
Noes: 108
Passed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
Ayes: 91
Noes: 378
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
Ayes: 61
Noes: 311
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
Ayes: 88
Noes: 310
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 191
Noes: 326
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 195
Noes: 317
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Thir...
Ayes: 316
Noes: 194
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial...
Ayes: 373
Noes: 106
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 185
Passed
20 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
Ayes: 319
Noes: 127
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 344
Noes: 182
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 184
Passed
4
PMQs Asked
13
Ministerial Questions Asked
54
House of Commons Debates Involved
4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
2
Petitions Presented
83
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
+9% above average
This MP:
4
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
-5% below average
This MP:
13
Average:
13.7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+58% above average
This MP:
4
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1016% above average
This MP:
54
Average:
4.8
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-18% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
2.4
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-13% below average
This MP:
60.2
Average:
69.5
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
About This Page
This page tracks Martin Wrigley's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.