We’re so lucky to call Rutland our home.

Full statement

I care deeply about our area. I’ve lived locally for over 15 years and I am proud to
be raising my young family here. Rutland is a special place, and I want to make sure
it’s the very best it can be for the next generation.

But we all know our county is facing serious challenges.

After decades of underinvestment and complacency from the Conservatives, we’re
left paying some of the highest council tax bills in the country, while services are
cut and facilities – like our much-loved leisure centre where I was a member – are
forced to close. Many of us hoped that a Labour government might finally deliver
the support we need, but things have only got worse.

That’s why I’m standing for election – to give our community, and our county, the
strong local voice we need. I will fight to fix our roads, improve our local NHS,
protect our green spaces, and to put a stop to developers riding roughshod over
our communities.

Above all, I’ll work tirelessly to secure the fair deal Rutland deserves.
As your councillor, I would do things differently. While others disappear after
election time, I’ll stay in touch all year round, hold regular advice surgeries, and I
will always be available to help.

This election will be incredibly close – don’t risk turning the clock back by
voting Conservative.