Amanda Martin

Amanda Martin

Labour — Portsmouth North

Speaking in the House of Commons on 13 November 2026

Debate

Coastal Communities (Health) Bill

Contribution

I thank my hon. Friend for considering our children, our young people and their opportunities. Does he agree that the report by the Children’s Commissioner made for some very stark reading? My own city of Portsmouth was the 12th-worst place in the country to be a child, yet Hampshire was in the top 20 best places. When we talk about red wall seats and areas of deprivation, it is really important that the south-east is not just seen as one block; there are elements of high deprivation in the south-east. We were the worst place in the country for opportunities for 16-year-olds.

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