Amanda Louise Martin

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.

Due to ongoing regional tensions, we have updated our travel advice regarding entry to countries bordering Iran. Iran’s borders with neighbouring countries may have restrictions for foreign travellers and may close at short notice. If you are in Iran and plan to depart across a land border and consider it safe to do so, check the travel advice of the country you intend to enter before travelling to the border, including visa requirements: gov.uk/middle-east-up… Travel advice is kept under regular review to ensure it reflects our latest assessment of risks to British nationals.

My update on the situation in the Middle East.

Saddle up join up!

-30°C. 200 miles above the Arctic Circle. In the strategically vital High North, Britain’s Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron train where few others can. Minister for the Armed Forces, Col @AlistairCarns, joined them in Norway. 🇳🇴 If you can operate here, you can operate anywhere. Watch on YouTube 📺

The @guardian did not approach me or my team with these claims. Had they done so I would have said this is categorically untrue.

The @FCDO has changed its travel advice for Bangladesh and advises against all but essential travel. As ever, travel advice is kept under constant review so you may wish to share this with friends or family and encourage anyone affected to sign up for e-mail alerts. gov.uk/foreign-travel…

The UK-Japan relationship is at its strongest in decades, backed by our Global Strategic Partnership. Our economic relationship is worth over £100 billion and supports 200,000 UK jobs, boosting our growth, security, resilience and innovation.

In the wake of the publication of our draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill on Tuesday, lots of existing leaseholders have been in touch seeking clarity as to when the government plans to make it cheaper and easier to extend a lease or buy a freehold 🧵

Proud to be a co-chair at the launch of the Labour Group for Men & Boys this week. As a former teacher, mum of 3 lads and so many fantastic men in my life I know that politics hasn’t always stepped up on the challenges facing men & boys. Time to do better. Time to change that

❤️ Got a clean bill of health today from the team of doctors at Parade Community PreSchool! Absolutely ❤️ visiting Cathy the staff & the wonderful little pupils at this brilliant nursery. So pleased it’s been saved & working towards a future of continuing to serve our community.

Is @RobertJenrick a “dictator” @NigelFarage?

And just like that, the miniest Martin, Archie Martin, is off to Japan again. Tears from mum, a full heart, and so much pride. Watching you live on Magic Monday and beyond will be something really special. You are living your dream, and I could not be prouder.

Happy birthday to my very good friend and colleague the MP for Portsmouth South @StephenMorganMP It’s a privilege to serve our city with someone who shares the same values, love and passion for our city. Hope you have a great day and a brilliant year ahead.

Proud to speak with the @DailyMirror about raising awareness of men’s health. This Sunday we’re walking 4.5km to highlight the 4.5 year life expectancy gap driven by preventable illness, late help seeking, and suicide. Join us.

Great to be out with Pompey in the Community fabulous Clare Martin as she completes day 5 of the Pompey Plod. Fantastic effort for a fantastic cause. If you see her give her a toot / wave or join her for a few miles and if you can please donate 👇🏽 pompeyitc.enthuse.com/cf/clare-marti…

Waiting lists are falling. Ambulances are arriving faster. Patient satisfaction with access to GPs is up. There’s far more to do - but Labour is getting the NHS back on its feet.

NEW: For too long, patients were promised change in the NHS but saw little of it. Today, waiting lists are down by more than 312,000 since Labour came into government - with an 86,000 drop in November alone. That's the second biggest drop in 15 years. 🧵

Today I proudly attended a commemorative service at the WWII Memorial in Guildhall Square marking 85 years since Portsmouth came under enemy bombing. I’m personally grateful as my great grandad was killed in the Pompey Blitz in Dec 1940. Their names will never be forgotten.

Our country has always stood up in the face of tyranny. This isn’t about politics. This comes down to having the courage to make the right decision. mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

I want to thank all the members of our Armed Forces involved in this operation, for their professionalism and their courage.