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Member of Parliament for Battersea, Balham & Wandsworth.

Martin has lived in his constituency for 30 years, having been elected as the MP in 1997 following 11 years as a local councillor. Prior to his election as an MP, Martin worked as a journalist on a number of publications, including The Guardian.

Passionate about London, Martin takes a great interest in transport, housing, childcare, the funding of political parties, electoral reform, the media, education and the arts.

You can read more about Martin on his website.