After more than 14 years in power, the Conservatives have proven time and time again that they are not fit to govern.

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My time working in social housing, fighting the bedroom tax, tackling the housing crisis, and, campaigning for more employment opportunities for social housing tenants has shown me the Conservatives' failings first hand. ​

In the last few years it has become even worse. The political in-fighting within the Conservative party, the succession of unelected Prime Ministers - together with the disastrous handling of the economy, the failure to manage the NHS, and the spiraling cost-of-living crisis - have all become intolerable for many voters.​

The price of the Conservative party "playing politics" with voters is paid for by the people. It is now time for change. We need a progressive government that will finally put the needs of the people, our communities, and our businesses first. It's time for change, and I'd like to be the first Labour MP for Suffolk Coastal.

If I am elected to be your MP, I'll only have one job: to represent the people of Suffolk Coastal. From Southwold, Woodbridge, Leiston, and Felixstowe to Saxmundham -- and every village and household across Suffolk Coastal -- I am pledging to be the MP that Suffolk Coastal deserves.