With a proven track record of supporting many who struggle to have a voice, have dreams for the future, or feel trapped within a system that is against them, I put myself forward as an independent candidate to create real change, not old change.

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Think of the extra time an MP could have listening to your thoughts and concerns if they were not distracted by party responsibilities and the pull of positions of power.

My approach will be to listen to you in a way that no other party-led candidates will. I will build a plan for you, the people of Witney and surrounding towns and villages, again, in a way that no other party-led candidates will do or can do.

As an independent candidate, I pledge to be your mouthpiece in any way that I can, regardless of the outcome of the election. I stand for the people of West Oxfordshire, as I have for nearly 20 years. However, as I am not standing behind the traditions of a standard political party with deeply ingrained awareness, a long history with the public, and widespread support, it will take beating near-impossible odds to be heard, understood, and voted for—a challenge that is daunting but exciting. While I will experience all the disadvantages of being an independent candidate who will be battling against an established process, I will promise you that I will be listening to your concerns, your ideas, and your dreams for your family more than any nationally represented party.