March 13th & 14th are important dates in the history of Clydebank, as we commemorate the Clydebank Blitz where Luftwaffe aircraft bombed the town which caused massive devastation and the loss of over 528 souls. I was privileged to attend a service in the Blitz Chapel in Kilbowie St Andrew’s Parish Church to mark the …

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Martin presented a Ten Minute Rule Bill to parliament which aims to help ‘Mortgage Prisoners’ unfairly trapped on excessively high mortgage rates. Titled ‘Mortgages (Switching) Bill’ – it passed its first reading with no objections on 12th March 2024, and is set to have a second reading on the floor of the Commons on Friday …

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Martin Docherty-Hughes MP will today (Monday) introduce a Bill to parliament which aims to address the plight of tens of thousands of families trapped paying extortionate mortgage rates. An estimated 200,000 people across the UK, including 40,000 Scots, deemed “mortgage prisoners” are thought to be at risk of losing their homes. Many have been stuck …

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On the second anniversary of the unprovoked Russian invasion, Martin Docherty-Hughes MP says the UK’s resolve in support for Ukraine must not falter. In recent weeks Ukraine has faced increasing challenges from a renewed Russian offensive and delays in Western deliveries of aid leading to ammunition and artillery shortages on the battlefield. Calling for a …

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Martin spoke in the SNP-led debate on the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Here is an extract of Martin’s speech in the Commons transcribed via Hansard: Martin Docherty-Hughes MP (SNP, West Dunbartonshire): That is sooner than I expected, Mr Deputy Speaker, but thank you. Interestingly enough, I rose in the House on Monday …

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West Dunbartonshire’s MP Martin Docherty-Hughes says that the failed test launch of a Trident nuclear submarine missile must serve as a wake-up call to the UK government. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed this week that “an anomaly” occurred during the latest test launch of a Trident II ballistic missile, which took place on January …

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Local MP Martin Docherty-Hughes has reaffirmed his commitment to the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign. The MP for West Dunbartonshire is backing an SNP-led Bill in the House of Commons, calling on the UK government to introduce a compensation scheme for women impacted by increases in the state pension age. Across the UK, …

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Martin spoke as SNP Defence Spokesperson in a general debate on the situation in the Red Sea. Here is an extract of Martin’s speech in the Commons transcribed via Hansard: Martin Docherty-Hughes MP (SNP, West Dunbartonshire): It is always good to follow the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, the hon. Member for Rutland and …

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The SNP’s Defence spokesperson, Martin Docherty-Hughes MP, will lead a debate today (Wednesday) calling for greater scrutiny over the UK Government’s handling of the nuclear weapons infrastructure in Scotland.  In December 2023, Dominic Cummings, the Former Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister, released a statement in which he referenced the “fundamentally critical issue [of] the …

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MP for West Dunbartonshire Martin Docherty-Hughes has challenged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to address the plight of thousands of people trapped paying extortionate mortgage rates. The group known as ‘mortgage prisoners’ suffered after lenders collapsed in the 2008 financial crisis and have since been stuck on high interest rates, unable to switch due to toughened …

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My constituency office will be closed from 4pm Thursday 21st December 2023 and reopen on Monday 8th January 2024. The office answer phone will take messages on 0141 952 2988 and emails received at martin.docherty.mp@parliament.uk. However, these will not be routinely monitored and may not be actioned until the office reopens. My next advice surgeries …

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Martin questioned Ministry of Defence (MoD) chiefs on spending and recruitment during an evidence session of the House of Commons Defence Select Committee. He asked about the impact of the UK government’s plans to increase visa salary thresholds on the recruitment crisis facing the British Armed Forces. Here’s an extract of the evidence session transcribed …

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