Becca Martin MS

Key Interests and achievements

Becca has a keen interest in social justice and poverty, particularly in relation to child development; she focussed her dissertation on “the effects of socio-economic deprivation on the health of a child”.

Personal history

Becca was born and brought up in Wrecsam where she attended local schools before going on to Yale college and ultimately getting an honours degree in Early Childhood Studies from Glyndwr University.  Becca currently lives with her partner Mike and son Charlie.

Professional background

Becca worked in an independent Jewellers shop in Wrecsam for 21 years and as county councillor on Wrecsam council for 5 years before being elected to the Senedd.

Political history

Becca became a Plaid Cymru county councillor on Wrecsam council representing the Maesydre ward in a by-election in March 2021. She was re-elected to represent the new combined Acton and Maesydre ward in the 2022 local elections. Becca came fourth in the Westminster general elections in Wrecsam in 2024 and was elected to the Senedd in 2026.