I'm Zoë, your Labour parliamentary candidate for the new South Cotswolds constituency.

Full statement

As an economist who has worked in public service and public policy throughout my working life, I know how to get things done in government - and it would be such an honour to serve the community I grew up in.

We’ve been out and about in the community. You told us that NHS waiting times are too long and dental care is almost impossible to find. You told us that spiralling bills are making life too hard on working families. You told us you were concerned about unclean water and environmental damage in our beautiful countryside. And you told us that our young people are concerned about their future, especially where their opportunities for good jobs and housing will come from.

After decades of Tory decision making, this is where we are. That's why our top five pledges are built around you, and this is what we'll be getting straight to work on:

1. We'll invest in the NHS & dental care.

2. We'll tackle the cost of living crisis.

3. We'll back farmers, protect our climate & safeguard our water & food.

4. We'll create opportunities for our young people.

5. We'll improve public transport & fix our potholes.

Labour has a plan for a brighter future, and I'm ready to bring that to life for our community and be our voice in Westminster.

I would love to hear from you. Together, we can turn a corner in South Cotswolds.

It’s time for change, your vote will count - let’s make it happen.