I am very proud to be the Conservative candidate for East Antrim, especially as County Antrim is my home.

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I seek to encourage greater investment to East Antrim. Investment that can help stimulate everywhere from the Glens of Antrim, to the urban centres of Larne and Carrickfergus. My policy interests include education, transport, healthcare, foreign affairs, trade and investment.

I represented the UK at the highest level as Chief Spokesman at the Foreign Office’s British Consulate in Shanghai, China. I was front and centre to business deals that helped grow two-way trade to over £55 billion between the UK and China.

I hold further senior roles at the University of Oxford where I am completing postgraduate studies, as well as being Political Vice-Chair for the County Antrim Conservatives. Along with the Prime Minister, I can ensure strong and stable leadership for East Antrim as the UK leaves the European Union.

I enjoy playing football, tennis and hiking through Glenariff Forest. And look forward to seeing you on the campaign trail!