Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Dec 2025 Ukraine
"I thank the Minister for his statement and send solidarity to Ukraine. As Christmas approaches, I would like to thank all who serve in our armed forces and wish them a merry Christmas, wherever they are in the world.
"I came to this place determined to listen to my constituents and to deliver real change on the issues that matter most. In the past year, we have saved Cosham post office and secured average-speed cameras on Portsdown hill—something for which residents of Drayton and Farlington have been fighting for …..." Amanda Martin - View Speech
"I pay tribute to the Minister for her statement, and I thank her and the Victims Minister for their hard work in a truly cross-Government effort to leave VAWG offenders with nowhere to hide. For far too long and far too often, justice for victims of domestic abuse has had …..." Amanda Martin - View Speech
"I wish you and all the House staff a very merry Christmas, Mr Speaker.
I thank constituents for raising concerns about playgrounds in Stamshaw, Hilsea and Baffins that lack age-appropriate equipment and proper access for disabled children, which contribute to antisocial behaviour in those playgrounds. Will the Leader of the …..." Amanda Martin - View Speech
"Will my right hon. Friend give a clear assurance to my constituents in Portsmouth North that the police have all the resources they need to pursue all remaining leads in the Gill case? Will he reassure us that the review will examine the full extent of Russian interference in our …..." Amanda Martin - View Speech
"I would like to thank my hon. Friend for her service and for her support in this area. In the last two years, changes have been made to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary maternity policy that prevent new parents from taking back-to-back shore assignments, which are crucial to balancing seafaring with …..." Amanda Martin - View Speech
"As a proud trade unionist, I know that trade unions are there to represent their members’ interests and views, yet by pushing ahead with this strike action, the BMA appears set to ignore its members. The offer on the table is real and comes from a Government who are listening …..." Amanda Martin - View Speech
"In cities such as Portsmouth, outdated formulas for local authority funding have long failed to reflect real levels of deprivation. I would like to see a Labour Government increase support for children’s services, with a fairer system using up-to-date data. That would make an enormous difference to my constituents. Will …..." Amanda Martin - View Speech
"I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Cannock Chase (Josh Newbury) on securing this important debate and on his eloquent and brave words to open the conversation.
As he said, today is a chance to celebrate the men and boys in our lives, acknowledge the challenges that many face, …..." Amanda Martin - View Speech