David Martin (English politician)

For other people named David Martin, see David Martin (disambiguation).

David John Pattison Martin (born 5 February 1945) is a British Conservative politician.

Early life

A barrister and farmer, Martin was educated at Kelly College, Tavistock and Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge.

Parliamentary career

Martin served as a Teignbridge District councillor from 1979-1983.

He served as the Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Portsmouth South from 1987 general election until 1997 general election, when he was beaten by the Liberal Democrat Mike Hancock. He stood again at the 2001 general election in the seat of Rugby and Kenilworth and at the 2005 general election in the seat of Bristol West but was unsuccessful on both occasions, having also previously stood for Yeovil in the 1983 general election.

Family

He is the uncle of Coldplay singer Chris Martin. He is the father of Cesca Major, author of THE SILENT HOURS.

References

• Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs

External links

• Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by David Martin

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Mike Hancock	Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South 1987 – 1997	Succeeded by Mike Hancock