Amanda is a Pompey girl, passionate about the city she lives and works in.
A teacher for 24 years, she rose to become National President of the NEU whilst raising her three sons in Portsmouth. She has served as a school governor, trustee of the National Education Museum and other education charities, and as a lifelong Pompey fan, sits on the Portsmouth Supporters Trust Board.
Since being elected in July 2024, Amanda has been a busy and visible MP, helping over 4,000 constituents with their concerns. She has spoken in the Chamber over 160 times, championing Portsmouth’s interests on issues from NHS dentistry to water quality.
Amanda ran a successful backbench campaign to change sentencing guidance for tool theft, protecting tradespeople across the country. As Co-Chair of the Labour Men & Boys group, she advocates for often-overlooked issues affecting men and boys.
Amanda served on the Education Select Committee for a year, alongside sitting on on Bill Committees including the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill and the Football Governance Act. She is also currently serving as the Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gibraltar.
In September 2025, Amanda was appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Education, bringing her passion for education full circle from classroom teacher to the heart of government.