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Martin McCluskey
Labour PartyMartin McCluskey is the Labour MP for Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero).
Vote on whether to add a provision to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ensuring that if an independent doctor dies or becomes too ill to complete their assessment before signing off on an assisted dying request, a further referral can be made to another doctor — mirroring an existing provision in the Bill for the attending doctor.
Vote on an amendment to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill that would prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the Bill solely because they have voluntarily stopped eating and drinking. This matters because without the amendment, a person could potentially use voluntary starvation to meet the terminal illness threshold and access an assisted death.
Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have voluntarily stopped eating and drinking. The amendment aimed to close a potential loophole where a person might use self-starvation to meet the terminal illness criteria they would not otherwise meet.
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Sign up freeCoverage of Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West has been predominantly positive for Martin across 40 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“UK Government formally approve £20m Greenock Regeneration Plan” — Greenock Telegraph
“MP welcomes removal of 'unfair' two-child cap after five years of policy” — Greenock Telegraph
Won by Lab in its first election in 2024.
MP welcomes removal of 'unfair' two-child cap after five years of policy
Greenock Telegraph · 8 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£35,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
1,820
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Total Income Tax▼
£252m
from 46,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,730
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£5,480
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
29 councillors across 9 wards · Last elections: May 2022
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopton Bridge Of Weir Langbank | Labour Party | Colin McCulloch | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Fiona Airlie-Nicolson | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | James MacLaren | May 2022 | |
| Houston Crosslee Linwood | Labour Party | Alison Dowling | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Audrey Doig | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | David McGonigle | May 2022 | |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Robert Innes | May 2022 | |
| Inverclyde Central | Labour Party | Colin Jackson | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Michael McCormick | May 2022 | |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Pam Armstrong | May 2022 | |
| Inverclyde East | Scottish National Party (SNP) | Chris Curley | May 2017 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | David Wilson | May 2017 | |
| Labour Party | Stephen McCabe | May 2017 | |
| Inverclyde East Central | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Drew McKenzie | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Kirsty Law | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Robert Moran | May 2022 | |
| Inverclyde North | Scottish National Party (SNP) | Elizabeth Robertson | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Francesca Brennan | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Graeme Brooks | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Jim Clocherty | May 2022 | |
| Inverclyde South | Scottish National Party (SNP) | John Crowther | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Natasha McGuire | May 2022 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Tommy McVey | May 2022 | |
| Inverclyde South West | Scottish National Party (SNP) | Innes Nelson | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | James Daisley | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Paul Cassidy | May 2022 | |
| Inverclyde West | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Lynne Quinn | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Martin McCluskey | May 2022 | |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Sandra Reynolds | May 2022 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 18,931 | 46.9% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | SNP | 12,560 | 31.1% |
| Con | 2,863 | 7.1% | |
| Ref | 2,476 | 6.1% | |
| LD | 1,259 | 3.1% | |
| Ind | 1,173 | 2.9% | |
| Alba | 723 | 1.8% | |
| Ind | 365 | 0.9% |
Martin McCluskey has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
15 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
MP Martin McCluskey welcomes the Labour government's removal of the two-child cap on welfare benefits, which took effect this week. The policy change is estimated to benefit over 1,400 children in Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West by providing additional support to families with three or more children.
Energy bills are forecast to rise to almost £2,000 annually from July 2026, an increase of £288 from the April-June cap of £1,641. Martin McCluskey, the minister for energy consumers, announces that the government's action will see the price cap reduce from tomorrow and commits to continued intervention if necessary to tackle the affordability crisis.
The article discusses rogue traders targeting homeowners with spray foam insulation scams, particularly in Cornwall. Martin McCluskey, identified as Minister for Energy Consumers, hosted a discussion on the issue where the Property Care Association presented findings showing widespread defects from spray foam installation.
Household energy bills are forecast to rise by £288 annually from July due to Middle East conflict-driven wholesale costs, despite a 7% fall in April. Minister for energy consumers Martin McCluskey stated the government will intervene if necessary, while opposition parties call for immediate VAT cuts on energy bills.
Inverclyde MP Martin McCluskey has written to Healthcare Improvement Scotland demanding intervention after the Scottish Government rejected NHS funding for critical window and façade repairs at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, threatening to miss a 2026 deadline. The repairs were required following a damning 2023 inspection, and McCluskey is pressing for clarity on what action can be taken if the improvement plan fails and what this means for the hospital's future.
Rising fuel and energy prices driven by Middle East tensions have prompted PM Starmer to convene a COBRA meeting. Energy consumers minister Martin McCluskey states the government will fight the affordability crisis and intervene if necessary, while the government offers support packages including a fuel duty review and £53m for heating oil customers.
The government is set to receive £20m daily in additional tax revenue from energy prices driven up by Middle East conflict, with the Chancellor potentially securing a multibillion-pound windfall. Energy consumers minister Martin McCluskey emphasises the government's commitment to tackling affordability, though the extra revenue may be offset by increased borrowing costs.
Donald Trump criticised the UK for not joining US strikes against Iran and suggested Britain should independently secure the Strait of Hormuz and 'take' oil supplies. The article reports on escalating Middle East tensions, rising energy and fuel costs affecting UK households, and the Government's response including Defence Secretary John Healey announcing additional UK military deployments to the region.
Donald Trump has attacked the UK government for not supporting US strikes against Iran, warning that 'the US won't be there to help you any more' and telling Britain to secure its own oil supplies. The article discusses the economic impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure on UK energy prices and cost of living, with Energy Consumers Minister Martin McCluskey stating the government will prioritise tackling the affordability crisis.
The Prime Minister is convening an emergency Cobra crisis meeting as household energy bills are forecast to rise by £288 in summer due to Middle East conflict driving up wholesale costs. Energy consumers minister Martin McCluskey confirms the government's commitment to tackling the affordability crisis and potential intervention if necessary.
Energy bills are forecast to rise significantly from July due to wholesale costs triggered by the Iran war, with the Ofgem price cap predicted to reach £1,929 for a typical household. The article notes that Martin McCluskey, the UK Government's minister for energy consumers, has pledged to tackle the affordability crisis and consider intervention if necessary.
Martin McCluskey MP visited River Clyde Homes to meet apprentices and discuss the value of workplace training as an alternative to university. The visit highlighted apprenticeship opportunities in construction, finance, and administration, with emphasis on diversity and creating positive career pathways for school leavers.
Martin McCluskey, MP for Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West, is holding a constituency surgery session on April 1 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Constituents can arrange appointments by email or phone to discuss concerns with their MP.
Energy Minister Martin McCluskey defended the government's position against North Sea gas drilling, stating that increased domestic oil and gas production won't improve energy security or reduce bills. The article covers the broader debate over UK energy policy, with Conservatives and unions arguing for drilling expansion while Labour opposes it.
The UK Government has formally approved a £20 million Greenock Regeneration Plan as part of the Pride in Place programme, with funding allocated over ten years for town centre, waterfront, housing and economic improvements. Local MP Martin McCluskey has welcomed the approval, highlighting this as delivering on Labour's investment promises and noting it complements previous funding secured for the area.
The UK Parliament defeated a Conservative motion to end the ban on new North Sea oil and gas drilling licences, with Energy Minister Martin McCluskey (the local MP) arguing that new domestic production would neither improve energy security nor reduce bills. The SNP abstained from voting, drawing criticism from shadow ministers.
BBC Radio 4 programme featuring Martin McCluskey, the current MP for Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West, discussing the government's heat pump installation strategy and electricity costs. The episode explores why electricity is expensive and how this affects uptake of heat pumps as a greener alternative to gas boilers.
The Big Clyde Clean Up 2026 launched at Parklea in Inverclyde, with volunteers collecting 64 bags of rubbish from the coastline including debris from boats and discarded items. The campaign, organised by eco group Green Tangerine, will run until April 24 and aims to clean all of Inverclyde's coastline from Parklea to Wemyss Bay, with support from local groups, schools, and politicians including MP Martin McCluskey.
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