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Amanda Martin MP: speeches

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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  • 3 Sept 2026 · Access to Culture · Hansard source
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    Statistically, Portsmouth more closely resembles places such as Hull, Gateshead and the Wirral than its neighbours on the south coast. Our region is often overlooked as affluent, but my city has suffered loss of industry and faces serious deprivation and child poverty. Bringing in the good vibes, however, Portsmouth has so much to offer, from our historic dockyard to seafront creative activities and festivals, and Portsmouth is bursting with talent. This August we officially submitted our bid to become UK city of culture. Does the Minister agree that it is time for the first city of culture in the south of England and that Portsmouth deserves that investment?

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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026. Existing keyword taxonomy applied to official debate titles and contributions; a contribution may appear in more than one topic and unclassified records are retained.

View as listCommunities and local government: 5Communities and local government5Culture, media and sport: 5Culture, media and sport5Defence and foreign affairs: 8Defence and foreign affairs8Democracy and constitution: 2Democracy and constitution2Economy and business: 12Economy and business12Education and skills: 8Education and skills8Environment and energy: 1Environment and energy1Health and care: 4Health and care4Housing and planning: 2Housing and planning2Justice and policing: 5Justice and policing5Social security and pensions: 1Social security and pensions1Transport: 3Transport3Unclassified: 6Unclassified6
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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026. Existing keyword taxonomy applied to official debate titles and contributions; a contribution may appear in more than one topic and unclassified records are retained. Published records do not measure effort or effectiveness. Methodology.
Department or topicPublished records
Communities and local government5
Culture, media and sport5
Defence and foreign affairs8
Democracy and constitution2
Economy and business12
Education and skills8
Environment and energy1
Health and care4
Housing and planning2
Justice and policing5
Social security and pensions1
Transport3
Unclassified6

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