Martin Redmond (15 August 1937 – 16 January 1997) was a British Labour Party politician from Doncaster in South Yorkshire.
Redmond was born in Scawsby, near Doncaster of Irish descent, educated at Woodlands Roman Catholic School and then by day release at the University of Sheffield. He worked as a driver of heavy goods vehicles, and was elected to Doncaster Borough Council in 1975. He became leader of the council in 1982, and was elected at the 1983 general election as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Don Valley, sponsored by the National Union of Mineworkers. He made his maiden speech in the House of Commons in a debate on housing on 5 July 1983, and spoke frequently in the Commons on the miners strike.
He was a leading member of the All-Party Parliamentary Groups for interest in Thailand, Bahrain, Malta and ASEAN.He was re-elected in 1987 and 1992, but died in office in January 1997 from undisclosed causes. No by-election was held, and his seat remained vacant when Parliament was dissolved in April for the general election in May 1997. The seat was won by Caroline Flint of the Labour Party.
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Some of their strengths
Martin Redmond has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Extroverted, Confident, Energetic, Intelligent, Creative, Honest, and Intuitive.
Bold and Confident
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Martin Redmond is someone who is a bold, confident, energetic, and optimistic person, who is able to combine personal warmth and charisma with intelligence. A person who looks for jobs that tend to reflect their identity.
Strong and Resilient
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Martin Redmond well know them as someone who can be strong, expansive, and stable like a big tree.
Inventive and Clever
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Martin Redmond as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.
A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.
Realistic and Skillful
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Martin Redmond is someone who is able to separate emotions from reality, see the world in terms of right or wrong, and who is very good at getting things done.
They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.
Creative and Leadership-oriented
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Martin Redmond tends to be someone who is a natural leader, with determination, motivational powers, and who takes obligations seriously. Who has charisma, a sense of humor, and who tends to attract attention.
Some of Martin Redmond's challenges
While Martin Redmond has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Martin Redmond can be Arrogant, Impulsive, Status-seeking, Careless, Emotional, Standoffish, and Unfocused.
Arrogant and Status-seeking
One of Martin Redmond's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as arrogant and status-seeking.
Unfocused and Indecisive
Martin Redmond is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.
Domineering and Stubborn
Finally, Martin Redmond also can be too rebellious, not respond to criticism well, and be too emotional and extreme about things.
