Martyn Knights
Candidate for Angus North and Mearns
Martyn Knights has lived with his family in the Angus North & Mearns area for over 23 years.
The son of a factory worker, Martyn spent his childhood in a tight-knit fishing community before joining the UK Armed Forces as a member of the Intelligence Corps, serving in (West) Germany and Northern Ireland.
On leaving the army he joined his local police force.
Following his service with the police, Martyn undertook roles in both local government and the NHS prior to working in the oil & gas industry specialising in crisis management and emergency response.
During his 18-year career in the oil and gas sector, Martyn has worked in several countries, including Azerbaijan and Canada.
Martyn has also volunteered as a regional ambassador (Northern Ireland & Scotland) for a national charity that helps people with long-term illnesses return to the workforce.
More recently, Martyn has been dedicated to supporting his wife Isobel through her successful fight against cancer.
Martyn is a community councillor. He enjoys cycling and is actively involved in coordinating social rides for his local community.
Martyn has come to politics late in life but has felt compelled to stand as he believes that society as a whole needs to improve immensely so that his grandchildren can grow up in a safe and prosperous country.
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