MP for Portsmouth North, Mum of 3 & Pompey fan. Fighting for justice, fairness & equity. I’ll always put my home first. It’s where everyone I 💙 lives

Portsmouth, England
Joined March 2011
I’m Amanda Martin and Portsmouth matters to me. It’s my home, where everyone I love lives. This is why I’m standing to be our next MP.
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The time for talk has long passed. This government is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to supporting women and girls. We'll back practical action to confine misogyny to the history books - in public services, workplaces, and online. theguardian.com/society/2026…
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What if we could heat our homes without relying on expensive gas? Introducing… the Warm Homes Loan scheme
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If you own your own home, then installing solar panels, batteries, and heat pumps are all great ways of lowering your energy bill - IF you can afford the upfront cost. The Warm Homes Loan Scheme lowers the bar for households to be able to cut their own energy costs.
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Thank you to all the tradies who shared their stories & spoke up. Your experiences showed why change is needed. Thanks @thedadshift @onthetoolstv @FixRadioUK @Checkatrade @TBandofbrothers for ensuring these voices heard. It’s been a privilege to take your stories into Parliament.
🚨 NEW: Andy Burnham has announced five "everyday fixes" ahead of the Budget 1. Carer's Allowance will be changed so carers no longer lose their entire benefit when they earn over the limit - instead, their support will reduce by £1 for every extra £1 they earn 2. Import tariffs will be removed on more than 100 products, including baked beans, chocolate and gherkins, to save households up to £21 on their food shop a year 3. Tax-free mileage rates for workers using their own cars will be made permanent at 55p per mile for the first 10,000 miles, with the rate for additional miles rising from 25p to 35p 4. Parental pay will be extended to over 150,000 more parents a year, including self-employed fathers and partners 5. Hundreds more Post Office drop boxes will be rolled out to save people queueing at branches
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We are a nation of animal lovers - pigs are intelligent animals that deserve to be treated with care and respect throughout their lives including at slaughter.   The public want to know the meat they buy in the shops is produced in a way that supports high standards of animal welfare. These plans will help deliver that and reduce unnecessary suffering. We are committed to supporting farmers and businesses make this transition which will bring long-term benefits👇🏻 gov.uk/government/news/new-p…
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Wildfires burned the equivalent of 35,000 football pitches this summer So we’re supporting farmers to deliver fire safety measures on their land and investing £25m to restore nature Because healthy, thriving landscapes are the best defence against fires theguardian.com/world/2026/o…
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The world cannot ignore what is happening in Sudan. One year on from the mass atrocities in El Fasher, the UK is sanctioning those linked to these and other atrocities, and strengthening support for survivors and communities at risk of famine.
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Lights, camera, diplomacy! 🎬 Amazing to go behind the scenes on set with the cast and crew of @netflix’s The Diplomat earlier this year as they filmed Series 4. Hugely proud of brilliant creative talent & 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 collaboration behind the series…and our real diplomats globally!
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It’s been an honour to serve as your Deputy Leader for the past year. I promised to take back the political megaphone and set out a clear message about what we stand for and whose side we are on. That’s exactly what we’re doing: being boldly, confidently, authentically Labour. mirror.co.uk/news/politics/l…
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Standing in Nunavut, Canada’s northernmost territory, I saw up close how climate and security concerns collide as the Arctic warms.   As close allies, the UK and Canada are working together to protect our shared interests and build a stable, secure and sustainable Arctic.
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There’s only one Portsmouth City. Shocking !!
In fairness to Nigel, they do both start with 'P' and have boats. But if you’re going to pop down to Britain's Ocean City to tell us how to run the country, standard protocol is to check the name of the city first... 📍 (Volume up for the classic Plymouth welcome! 🔊)
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Today I am announcing a new railway station at Bradford Interchange. We are delivering Northern Powerhouse Rail, working in lock-step with local leaders like @MayorOfWY. We will create a turn-up-and-go train service for the great cities of the north.🚉 theguardian.com/business/202…
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It's so frustrating when the actions of a few spoil your journey. Our new campaign reminds passengers to use headphones on trains, and highlights the penalties. And local leaders get new powers to tackle music, vaping and littering on buses. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm89…
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UK-US defence must team up for freedom - and defeat tyranny once again. My piece for the @nypost ahead of my speech in DC this morning. 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 nypost.com/2026/10/14/opinio…,
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This is so moving 👇
I was 8 years old when the Aberfan disaster happened. So were many of the children who died. I've been able to live, to love, to work as a surgeon and now as an MP. What lives might they have led? Hearing the Lewis Merthyr Band in Parliament this evening was heartbreaking. We will never forget them.
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Great to see Geoff and others backing our determination to hardwire oracy into the curriculum👇🏻 schoolsweek.co.uk/lucy-powel…
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Every seat in this stadium represents a child who could benefit from the stability of a loving home. We’re launching a national campaign to help create 10,000 new foster places and give more children the chance to thrive. Ever thought about becoming a foster carer? Find out more: fostering.campaign.gov.uk/ @JoshMacAlister
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Five years on from the murder of Sir David Amess, we remember an outstanding public servant whose life was defined by service to others. We honour his memory by defending the right to serve our communities without fear, and strengthening protections for those who represent us.
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These GDP figures are welcome news. Despite conflicts in the Middle East and Europe hitting people across the world, today’s figures offer more proof of Britain’s resilience in the face of these global shocks.
GDP grew 0.7% in the three months to August 2026, following revised growth of 0.5% in the three months to July. Services grew (+0.9%) while production (-0.2%) and construction (-1.0%) both fell. Read the full article ➡️ ons.gov.uk/economy/grossdome…
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