South West · England · 73,885Boundary · 2023

Newton Abbot

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Apr 2026

A marginal seat — won by just 2,246 votes (4.7%) in 2024. Covers Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Kingsteignton. Population 90,540, notably older (median age 49 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 41% below the national average. Median income £26K (below average).

A recent flashpoint for Wrigley came in April 2026 when he led a Westminster Hall debate demanding the government scrap its contract with data analytics firm Palantir over NHS data security concerns -- a move that drew significant press attention. That same week, he voted consistently alongside the Liberal Democrats to back House of Lords amendments to both the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill and the Pension Schemes Bill, opposing government attempts to overturn Lords changes on issues including ministerial powers over pension fund investments and protections for smaller pension schemes. Earlier in the year, he secured a visa concession for Ukrainian residents in his constituency through cross-party lobbying, and has championed a local social care charity in Parliament.

Wrigley has participated in 72% of Commons votes -- below the typical MP average -- and has not once broken from the Liberal Democrat line. His stance profile shows strong alignment with climate action (88%), parliamentary scrutiny (95%), and Lords oversight (96%), while he sits well below his party on workers' rights and progressive taxation votes, suggesting a broadly liberal-but-business-friendly outlook. He has also opposed the employer National Insurance increase in every relevant vote. His speeches span economy and jobs, local government, defence, health, transport, and social care, reflecting a broad rather than narrowly specialist portfolio.

349
Commons votes
This parliament
£26k
Median income
HMRC · 2024
73.9k
Electorate
2024 GE

LD took this seat from Con after 4 consecutive elections.

Current Member of Parliament

Martin Wrigley

Martin Wrigley

Liberal Democrats

Martin Wrigley is the Liberal Democrat MP for Newton Abbot, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.

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Voting at a Glance

A marginal seat — won by just 2,246 votes (4.7%) in 2024. Covers Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Kingsteignton. Population 90,540, notably older (median age 49 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 41% below the national average. Median income £26K (below average).

2024 General Election

§ 06This week in Westminster.Live · today’s sittingOrder Paper · refreshed daily

Wrigley’s scheduled Commons activity this week — whipped divisions, oral questions, debates — drawn from the House of Commons Order Paper.

§ 07The record, at a glance.365 divisions voted

Two readings of the same data. Issue volume shows where Wrigley has cast the most ballots — a proxy for engagement, not direction. Notable votes are the moments where the whip was free or where they broke ranks.

Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted · cumulative this Parliament
Taxation
73
Economy
60
Employment
40
Crime & Policing
34
Education
30
Welfare and Benefits
25
Notable votes
Free votes and rebellions — moments the MP’s own judgment matters more than the whip

No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.

§ 08The local picture.17 wards

Constituencies are not uniform. Below — the local council make-up, key facts worth knowing, and the neighbouring seats on either side.

WardCouncillorVotesParty
AmbrookPaul Roger Parker1,062South De
AmbrookRichard Daws1,145South De
BishopsteigntonAndrew Keir MacGreggor565Independ
BradleyPhil Bullivant521Conserva
BradleyRichard Buscombe445Liberal
Buckland MilberAlex James Hall652South De
Buckland MilberColin Parker735Liberal
Buckland MilberMike Ryan752South De
BushellJackie Hook503Liberal
BushellRob Hayes412Liberal
CollegeJanet Bradford897South De
CollegeLiam Mullone761South De
Population (2021 Census)
90,540
Electorate 73,885 · 2024 register
Median income
£25,500
HMRC SPI 2024
Households renting privately
18.3%
England average 20.0%
Schools
43
28 primary · 6 secondary
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