Amanda Martin

Amanda Martin

Labour — Portsmouth North

Speaking in the House of Commons on 20 January 2026

Debate

Sentencing Bill

Contribution

They will be serving longer than under the Conservatives, who did not care about tradespeople or construction crime. Repeat tool theft offenders will now face tougher sentencing because of a Labour Government, including tagging on release, strict movement restrictions, robust unpaid work and no-go areas that stop them returning to the places where they targeted working people. This is about disrupting criminal behaviour, protecting livelihoods and showing that Labour is the only party that stands squarely with those who work hard and play by the rules.

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