Martin Rhodes


Martin Rhodes is a Scottish/English Labour Party politician who has been Member of Parliament for Glasgow [North (UK Parliament constituency)|Glasgow North] since 2024.
Rhodes previously served as a Scottish Labour Councillor in the wards of Maryhill/Kelvin and Partick East/Kelvindale 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.
He was elected an honorary president of LGBT+ Labour Scotland in February 2020.
Rhodes was the chief executive officer of the Scottish [Fair Trade Forum|Scottish Fairtrade Forum], a charity which campaigns for ethical trade. He resigned from this role following his election as an MP.
He made his maiden speech in the House of Commons of [the United Kingdom|House of Commons] on 30 July 2024 during the debate on the Budget Responsibility Bill. He is a member of the Environmental [Audit Select Committee].

Personal life

Rhodes is openly LGBT+.