I live in Noak Hill, Romford and have three daughters and three grandchildren.

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After 30 years working in the city, I retired and went to study at Writtle Agricultural College. Armed with my new found qualifications, I started a landscaping company from which I am now retired. In 2010, totally disillusioned with the two-party politics, I stood against Andrew Rosindell as an Independent candidate. In 2014, believing the UK has a better future out of the EU, I stood in the local elections on behalf of UKIP. My success resulted in me representing the ward of Heaton (Harold Hill). In 2016, totally disillusioned with the management of the council and total lack of care towards my ward, I resigned my seat in protest. In 2015, I represented UKIP in the General Election. This time in the constituency of Ilford North.

I recently retired as a director of Romford Golf Club to dedicate myself to the upcoming campaign. I have been closely associated with Romford Football Club for many years and was a main sponsor for several seasons.

My passion has always been canoeing and along with a friend, we started Stubbers Canoe Club some 50 years ago. We still train and compete together but now for Chelmsford Canoe Club. I am qualified for the Olympic white-water course at Lea Valley and still visit occasionally. Recently, I joined Stone Sailing club near Maldon and have enjoyed returning to another sport of my youth.

This is an exciting time to change the path we (UK) have been following for the past 40 or 50 years. The policies on which Reform have built their Contract are based on common sense and sound financial planning...but more of that later