Following this year’s crisis at the Lindsey Oil refinery, Martin applied to hold, and lead, a Parliamentary debate on the Future of the Oil Refining Sector.This debate took place yesterday in the Westminster Hall debating chamber, with…
Martin took part in the Business of the House Statement in Parliament today, raising the issue of suicide prevention, particularly in particularly young and vulnerable people.Martin raised this question following meetings he has had with…
Martin took part in the Remembrance Day: Armed Forces debate in the House of Commons today, honouring the brave and selfless sacrifice of the Grimsby Chums in the Great War. You can read Martin’s speech below, and read the full debate…
Martin joined MPs from across the country in planting a Remembrance tribute in the House of Commons Gardens of Remembrance.Commenting, Martin said, "Every year, MPs get the opportunity to commemorate the brave men and women who have served…
Martin has once again raised the issue of the future of Lindsey Oil Refinery in Westminster. During Prime Minister’s Questions this week, led by Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy MP, Martin highlighted that there have been a number of…
Martin joined neighbouring MP for Gainsborough, Sir Edward Leigh, for a joint meeting with Rail Minister Lord Hendy to discuss the Railways Bill.The meeting was also an opportunity for Martin and Sir Edward to continue their campaign to…
This week, Martin met with representatives of Marie Curie at their stand during the Conservative Party conference in Manchester.Marie Curie are calling on the Government to urgently implement a plan to fix end of life care, thereby giving…
Martin recently met with members of Brigsley Parish Council to discuss the ongoing campaign against National Grid's proposed pylon upgrades between Grimsby and Walpole. Martin has been campaigning on behalf of residents to oppose National…
Yesterday, Martin took part in oral questions to the Department for Business and Trade to once again raise his concerns regarding job losses in the local area and to seek an update on Scunthorpe steelworks.You can read Martin's questions…
Yesterday, Martin took part in oral questions to the Department for Business and Trade to once again raise his concerns regarding job losses in the local area and to seek an update on Scunthorpe steelworks.You can read Martin's questions…
Earlier today, Martin attended an event in Parliament, hosted by Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK, to learn about the urgent need to implement newborn screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in the UK.SMA is a rare, life-threatening genetic…
Martin attended a drop-in briefing earlier today, hosted by Radiotherapy UK, to discuss access to radiotherapy cancer treatment in his constituency and across the UK.Martin met with a coalition of cancer charities, world-leading cancer…
Today, Martin attended a drop-in briefing titled ‘Hepatitis C Elimination: Celebrating Progress and Sustaining Success’, which was organised by the TheHepatitis C Trust.The event was an opportunity for MPs to hear about progress being made…
Earlier today, Martin attended an event in Parliament, hosted by Lilly UK, which focused on ensuring that the National Cancer Plan delivers for people living with cancer. The Government’s National Cancer Plan, expected to be published in…
Martin attended a Samaritans drop-in event in Parliament today to discuss their campaign: United with the Frontline, aimed at securing suicide prevention training for frontline workers.Martin learned that three in four people who die by…
Martin attended the Humber 2100+ MPs forum yesterday in Parliament to learn more about how the local area is affected by tidal flood risk and how that risk will change in the future.During the event, Martin met with representatives of the…
Martin is continuing to make representations to National Grid regarding their proposals to build a new high-voltage electricity transmission line between Grimsby and Walpole, including through Martin’s constituency.Martin recently met with…
Yesterday, Martin attended an event in Parliament to mark the launch of a report titled: Beyond Face Value: Unmasking the Impact of Migraine.This new report highlights the under recognised personal, clinical, and economic burden of…
Earlier today, Martin joined Mr Speaker for a Flag Raising Ceremony in New Palace Yard.The Flag Raising Ceremony marked the start of Armed Forces Week 2025 - an opportunity for MP's to show their support for the men and women who make up…
Martin took part in the Spending Review debate in the House of Commons today to ask the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves MP, for a timeline on support for the Viking carbon capture and storage project.You can read Martin's question, and the…
Martin attended a Statement on Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories to call on the FCDO minister, Hamish Falconer MP, to recognise Palestine and also to ask the minister for an update on what negotiations are taking place with…
Martin attended Business Questions today to raise the issue of Greenergy Fuels’ biodiesel facility based in Immingham going into a cold shutdown, with a review into the future of the facility’s operations.Martin informed the Leader of the…
Yesterday, Martin attended the RWE Community Benefit Parliamentary Showcase Event, an event which focused on the benefits for communities that host renewable energy infrastructure.RWE is the leading power generator in the UK, and a leading…
Martin attended the ROS1ders Cancer Charity drop-in session in Parliament today to learn about ROS1+ Cancer.ROS1-positive cancer is a rare genetic variant of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), occurring in approximately 1–2% of NSCLC…
Earlier today, Martin attended an Urgent Question to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care regarding the volunteer and care service.Martin contributed to the debate, making the following comments to the Minister for Secondary…
Martin took part in a debate today on Churches and Religious Buildings, during which he highlighted some of the history behind churches and religious buildings in the Brigg and Immingham constituency. You can read Martin's contribution to…
Martin recently attended GambleAware’s event in Parliament to celebrate the launch of their flagship Stigma Campaign. GambleAware developed the Stigma Campaign in response to the significant evidence that stigma is the key barrier to…
Martin attended the Lobular Moon Shot Project drop-in in Parliament today.The drop-in was an opportunity for MPs to learn more about the project - a national campaign calling for urgent investment in research into lobular breast cancer…
Martin has signed a joint Shadow Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Shadow Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) letter to film studios and media outlets on the issue of ear cropping in dogs.The…
Martin met with the former England and Premier League defender, Graeme Le Saux, in Parliament to learn about the Football Foundation's past and potential future investment in Martin’s constituency.Thanks to funding from the Premier League,…