Martin Rhodes | |
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Member of Parliament for Glasgow North | |
Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
Preceded by | Patrick Grady |
Majority | 3,539 (10.2%) |
Personal details | |
Political party | Labour |
Martin Rhodes is a Scottish Labour Party politician who has been Member of Parliament for Glasgow North since 2024. [1]
Rhodes previously served as a Scottish Labour Councillor in the wards of Maryhill/Kelvin (2012 to 2017) and Partick East/Kelvindale (2017 to 2022) on Glasgow City Council. He was an Executive Member in the previous Labour Administration and also served as the Glasgow Labour Group's Spokesperson for Communities. [2]
He was elected an honorary president of LGBT+ Labour Scotland in February 2020. [3] [4]
Rhodes was the chief executive officer of the Scottish Fairtrade Forum,a charity which campaigns for ethical trade. [5] He resigned from this role following his election as an MP. [6]
He made his maiden speech in the House of Commons on the 30 July 2024 during the debate on the Budget Responsibility Bill. [7] He is a member of the Environmental Audit Select Committee. [8]
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