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Amanda Martin
Labour PartyAmanda Martin is the Labour MP for Portsmouth North, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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Positive coverage
“Local MP visits Penbridge Infant School to discuss school meal provision with LACA” — The News
“Amanda Martin MP backs action to tackle knife crime in Portsmouth” — The News
A marginal seat — won by just 780 votes (1.9%) in 2024. Centred on Portsmouth. Population 91,192.
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,800
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£33,000
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,160
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
36
24 primary, 6 secondary, 6 other
Total Income Tax▼
£234m
from 55,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,770
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,270
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
37.6
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
52.8%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city — 100,129 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
7 councillors across 7 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baffins | Liberal Democrats | Darren Sanders | May 2024 |
| Copnor | Portsmouth Independent Party | Lee Matthew Tindal | May 2024 |
| Cosham | Portsmouth Independent Party | Derek James North | May 2024 |
| Drayton Farlington | Conservative and Unionist Party | Spencer Roy Gardner | May 2024 |
| Hilsea | Portsmouth Independent Party | Matthew William Stringer Cordy | May 2024 |
| Nelson | Liberal Democrats | Richard James Adair | May 2024 |
| Paulsgrove | Portsmouth Independent Party | George David Madgwick | May 2024 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 14,495 | 34.9% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 13,715 | 33.0% |
| Ref | 8,501 | 20.4% | |
| LD | 3,031 | 7.3% | |
| Green | 1,851 | 4.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 28,172 | 61.4% |
Won 2024 GE | Lab | 12,392 | 27.0% |
| LD | 3,419 | 7.5% | |
| Green | 1,304 | 2.8% | |
| Ind | 623 | 1.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 25,860 | 54.8% |
| Lab | 15,895 | 33.7% | |
| LD | 2,608 | 5.5% | |
| Ind | 1,926 | 4.1% | |
| Green | 791 | 1.7% | |
| Ind | 130 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 21,343 | 47.0% |
| Lab | 10,806 | 23.8% | |
| Ind | 8,660 | 19.1% | |
| LD | 2,828 | 6.2% | |
| Green | 1,450 | 3.2% | |
| Ind | 231 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 72 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 19,533 | 44.3% |
| Lab | 12,244 | 27.8% | |
| LD | 8,874 | 20.1% | |
| Ind | 1,812 | 4.1% | |
| Ind | 1,040 | 2.4% | |
| Green | 461 | 1.0% | |
| Ind | 154 | 0.3% |
Amanda Martin appeared in 1 national article across 1 topic (9 Apr 2026 – 9 Apr 2026)
Positive (+0.40)Ranked #120 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Martin demonstrates proactive constituency representation by backing government knife crime action and advocating for local community safety, though her role appears primarily supportive of central government policy rather than driving change.
16 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
The News newspaper is partnering with artist Andrea Martin to create a sculptured lion called 'The Town Crier' as part of Portsmouth's centenary Pride of Portsmouth art trail running July-September. The newspaper is inviting Portsmouth residents to submit a personal headline and significant date from the past 100 years to be featured on the sculpture.
Quick Hop, a new Portsmouth-based taxi service, is launching on April 1st with a commitment to use only Portsmouth-licensed drivers and charge lower commissions (15%) than competitors. The service has been welcomed by Portsmouth councillors as a positive development for local drivers and residents seeking fairer fares and better competition in the taxi market.
Amanda Martin MP backs the Labour government's new knife crime reduction strategy, which includes targeted school support, enhanced police enforcement technology, and £60+ million in funding. The article highlights that knife crime is already down 8% with homicides at decade-low levels, and announces additional measures to prevent youth involvement in violence and deploy police more effectively.
Portsmouth businesses have voted 93% in favour of establishing a Business Improvement District (BID) in the city centre, which will raise approximately £1.6m over five years through business levies to fund safety improvements, marketing, and environmental enhancements. The scheme will focus on key issues identified by traders including crime, antisocial behaviour, and cleanliness, with the BID operating from October 2026 to September 2031.
The University of Portsmouth and Southern Water have launched a pioneering floating wetlands project at Southcoast Wake Park to restore lost coastal ecosystems and improve water quality. The initiative uses specially engineered floating pontoons supporting saltmarsh vegetation to recreate habitats lost to coastal development, with long-term monitoring of environmental impact.
Thinking Schools Academy Trust is hosting a careers event at The Portsmouth Academy to recruit teaching and non-teaching staff across their network of 26 schools. The event will feature networking opportunities, information about current vacancies in Portsmouth, and insights into career pathways in education.
A local Portsmouth wrestler and Venom Championship Wrestling founder discusses the resurgence of wrestling popularity in the area, with weekly shows drawing sell-out crowds at local venues. The article highlights the growing indie wrestling scene and promotes an upcoming event at Stamshaw Community Centre.
Actor Paul, a Portsmouth resident and principal of Portsmouth Theatre Arts Academy, is reprising his role as Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Kings Theatre, Southsea, running April 9-19. The article highlights his personal growth as a performer and his commitment to nurturing young talent through his local performing arts academy.
A £40,500 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant has been awarded to reveal and conserve Portsmouth's hidden Cold War bunker at Fort Widley, a Civil Defence Control Centre. The project aims to preserve this historically significant space and make it accessible to the public by December 2026, celebrating Portsmouth's heritage.
Comedian Paul Merton filmed a segment for his new Channel 4 series aboard Wightlink's FastCat ferry service between Portsmouth and Ryde, delivering a live announcement to passengers. The appearance highlights Portsmouth's rail-to-sea connections and will be broadcast nationally as part of his six-part series about trains and rail travel.
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Teachers across the UK, including multiple educators from Portsmouth, shared experiences of being assaulted and traumatised by pupils at a National Education Union conference. The NEU voted to launch a national campaign against school violence, citing widespread physical abuse, mental health challenges, and insufficient staffing as underlying causes.
Portsmouth is progressing multiple major regeneration projects across the city to mark its centenary, including seafront enhancements, housing developments, the Royal Marines Museum transformation, and leisure facility upgrades. Key schemes like the Knight and Lee site face delays, while others such as coastal defences and the Bransbury Park Leisure Centre are moving forward.
An asylum seeker from Sri Lanka was jailed after being convicted of multiple offences including exposure, abusive language toward a child in Portsmouth's Kingston Cemetery, and assault. The case highlights concerns about public safety and the conduct of individuals in the asylum system.
Teachers at the National Education Union conference voted to launch a national campaign against violence in schools, with Portsmouth teachers Charlotte Lawrence and Laura Ann Watford sharing accounts of assaults and disruptive behaviour affecting their classrooms. The motion highlights severe staffing shortages and lack of mental health support as root causes, with survey data showing two-thirds of teachers report behaviour regularly disrupts learning.
A study comparing nightlife costs across 60 UK cities ranks Portsmouth in the mid-range, with moderate prices for drinks, dining, and transport. The article notes Portsmouth is more affordable than Winchester, Oxford, and London but slightly more expensive than Preston and other northern cities.
The government has announced £42 million in funding for 24 colleges across the south east, with City of Portsmouth College receiving £2.39 million and Havant and South Downs College receiving £1.81 million for repairs and modernisation. This funding comes after both colleges faced financial difficulties, including job cuts at HSDC and pay disputes at City of Portsmouth College.
Hampshire's Police and Crime Commissioner has fast-tracked a £560,000 contract to install speed cameras on Portsdown Hill Road and James Callaghan Drive, two of the region's most dangerous roads where 61 people have been injured and 4 killed over five years. Local residents and campaigners, including parents concerned about school children's safety, have welcomed the swift action as part of broader efforts to tackle speeding and dangerous driving.
A historic British warship has been in dry dock at Portsmouth for over a century with no engine and deteriorating condition, with the Admiralty deeming her too old and damaged to restore to service. The vessel, a 104-gun first-rate ship of the line, has remained stationary since 1922 despite once serving as flagship of the First Sea Lord.
Portsmouth has been ranked second in the UK for beer gardens, with 35 beer gardens per 100,000 people, competitive drink prices, and favourable weather conditions. The article highlights several local pubs with beer gardens as summer destinations.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight has launched a £1m pan-regional service to support perpetrators of domestic abuse, the largest investment in tackling abusers in the two counties' history. The service, delivered by Hampton Trust, focuses on early intervention with Domestic Abuse Navigators providing trauma-informed support, and involves partnership with local councils including Portsmouth City Council.
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Portsmouth's new seafront promenade between Blue Reef Aquarium and Hovertravel terminal opens to the public on 2 April, featuring upgraded sea defences with 1-in-200-year flood protection, improved cycle lanes, parking, and public facilities. The project is part of the £185m Southsea Coastal Scheme, the UK's largest local authority-led flood defence initiative.
A 14-year-old boy was robbed of his Canada Goose coat by a group of teenagers outside CEX on Commercial Road in Portsmouth on February 28. Two 16-year-old suspects have been arrested and bailed; police are seeking information about two other boys involved.
Local MP Stephen Morgan visited Penbridge Infant School to discuss school meal provision ahead of Labour's expansion of free school meals to all Portsmouth children whose households are on Universal Credit from 2026, which the MP voted for. The policy is projected to save eligible families £500 annually and is part of broader education reforms including uniform caps and breakfast club expansion.
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