If he will take steps to ensure that PIP assessments prioritise reports from specialists relevant in the field that the individual has a disability from.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Liberal Democrats · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024
Martin Wrigley.
Liberal Democrats MP for Newton Abbot.
Commons votes
377/521
72% attendance · top 52% of MPs
Party alignment
60%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
296
across 135 debates · 34,818 words
Written Qs
1,700
1,650 answered · 50 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Aligned with their council.
Martin Wrigley is the Liberal Democrat MP for Newton Abbot, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
By issue — what do they vote on most?
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.
Moments where the whip was free, or where Wrigley broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Words spoken, by topic.
LD avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
16 Apr
Neuroscience and Digital Childhoods
“Committee member agrees that tech companies are not doing enough and should take greater responsibility for child safety in their products and services.”
16 Apr
NHS Federated Data Platform
“The Palantir contract is fundamentally flawed: it delivers no software ownership, creates permanent lock-in, embeds Palantir code across all NHS trusts, has failed to deliver on ca…”
25 Mar
Public Baths and Lidos
“Lidos face energy and cost crises; advocates designating swimming pools as critical health infrastructure with legal budget protection to prevent cuts.”
11 Feb
Storm Chandra Flooding
“Government funding for post-storm recovery and clearing is essential; sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) maintenance must be adequately funded and resourced.”
Bluesky is the only social platform we ingest at the row level. The strip below is computed by classifying each post for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling) and then by tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
@martinwrigley.bsky.socialLast 60 days · 3 posts
Celebratory → warm, supportive
Liberal Democrats3
Posts
2
Substantive
1
Culture Community
Most criticises
Government 1
Most supports
Eastern Eye Indian Restaurant Newton Abbot 1
Recent substantive posts.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Mp Performance | celebratory | “I am honoured to be ranked among the top three most active new MPs in the country. With over 1,500 contributions in Parliament last year, I am working hard to …” |
| 7 May | Culture Community | celebratory | “Amazing news! Eastern Eye Indian Restaurant Newton Abbot has been awarded a certificate of Culinary Excellence, and been named as one of the top 100 Asian Resta…” |
Current memberships.
Select, joint and other committees Wrigley currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Finance Committee (Commons) | Member | Select |
| Science, Innovation and Technology Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
What this means.
Committee member
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Wrigley sits on 2.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 295 | 17.4% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 245 | 14.4% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 153 | 9.0% |
| Department for Transport | 133 | 7.8% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 130 | 7.6% |
| Department for Education | 119 | 7.0% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 98 | 5.8% |
| Home Office | 84 | 4.9% |
Most recent.
With reference to the MS Society and Neurological Alliance’s report entitled Neurological Conditions: The Case for a Modern Service Framework, published in May 2026, what steps he has taken to ensure there is national accountability and sustained focus on (a) MS and (b) all neurological conditions.
Awaiting answer.
Innovation and Technology, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of patent trolls on funding for research and design in the 5G sector.
Awaiting answer.
If he will take steps to ensure any future trade deal does not impact the UK's ban on the fur trade.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Role, work or services: Councillor
Role, work or services: Councillor
Payer: Teignbridge district council, Forde house, Brunel Rd, Newton Abbot TQ12 4XX
(Registered 2 August… |
Remuneration: £1,256.83 a month
Remuneration: £1,256.83 a month
From: 1 August 2024. Until: 4 May 2025.
Hours: 8 hrs a week hours vary according to council business
(Re… |
Remuneration: £531.55 a month Allowance
Remuneration: £531.55 a month Allowance
Hours: 20 hrs a week
(Registered 2 August 2024; updated 29 August 2024 and 27 November 2024) |
Role, work or services: Councillor
Role, work or services: Councillor
Until: 1 May 2025.
Payer: Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 4QD
(Regi… |
National Liberal Club 12 September 2024 to 31 December 2025 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 7 Oct 2025
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 118,830 | 71.5% |
| Office Costs | 24,362 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation | 16,438 | 9.9% |
| MP Travel | 4,836 | 2.9% |
| Staff Travel | 1,717 | 1.0% |
| Total · 187 claims | 166,183 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Wrigley on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Newton Abbot | 15,201 | 31.7% | Won |
| 2019 | Newton Abbot | 11,689 | 22.2% | Lost |
2024 — full result, Newton Abbot.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin WrigleyWON | LD | 15,201 | 31.7 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Newton Abbot →
Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 34,818 words
15 Oct 2024 → 20 May 2026
15 Oct 2024 → 20 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
1,700 tabled · 1,650 answered
1,700 tabled · 1,650 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
2 current
2 current
RegisterMembers API
6 entries
6 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£166,183 · FY 24_25
£166,183 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL
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