MP for Newton Abbot
“A party‑loyal Liberal Democrat MP for Newton Abbot who rarely rebels, with a centre-right voting profile and a focus on health, transport and transgender rights.”
Martin Wrigley is a Liberal Democrat MP for Newton Abbot, first elected on 4 July 2024. He currently serves on the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (since 28 October 2024) and the Finance Committee (since 19 January 2026). The profile notes his party and committee roles, but does not provide details of his prior career background.
He votes with his party 100% of the time and has no rebel votes, though his attendance at votes is relatively low (13% vs. a 19% party average). His voting pattern places him on the centre-right (64/100). On key topics, he generally opposes workers’ protections and trade union powers and VAT changes, while supporting mental health services, prison sentencing, bus services regulation, and transgender rights; he has mixed positions on Universal Credit and renter protections and has supported climate change measures.
He has seven declared financial interests, including employment and earnings (including ongoing paid employment), gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources, a shareholding, and miscellaneous interests.
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Liberal Democrat average: 19%
The percentage of parliamentary votes (divisions) this MP participated in. MPs may miss votes for legitimate reasons including ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.
How often this MP votes with their party
Liberal Democrat average: 100%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
4 positions
Finance Committee (Commons)
Since Jan 2026
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Since Oct 2024
Finance (No. 2) Bill
Jan 2026 - Feb 2026
Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill
Dec 2024 - Dec 2024
Figures include only interests with declared monetary values from the Register of Members' Financial Interests. Some categories (e.g. hospitality, overseas visits) may not have monetary values recorded, so the total may not reflect all declared interests.
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
NOVictims and Courts Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
Draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
NODraft Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
AYEFinance (No. 2) Bill: Third Reading
NOFinance (No. 2) Bill
Finance (No. 2) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 6
AYEFinance (No. 2) Bill
The percentage of votes where this MP voted the same way as the majority of their party. High loyalty is typical; most MPs vote with their party on most issues.
Rebel votes
Times this MP voted differently from the majority of their party. This can reflect independent judgement, but context matters — some rebel votes are on procedural matters, others on major policy.
