I think we need more MPs who have real life experience.

Full statement

Too often MPs have done nothing but politics their whole lives. I want to be a different sort of MP.

My mum was a nurse and my dad a policeman so you could say public service runs in the family and more MPs who have done jobs like they did would help us make better decisions.

We started out living in social housing but my parents worked hard and taught me to do the same. I work as a doctor in A&E and on projects aimed at improving the whole of the NHS. I spent four years as a school governor and four years as a volunteer policeman (good preparation for the rough and tumble of politics!) so I have good experience and understanding of public services. I know what it is like to be on the front line.

I feel very lucky to have been chosen by local people to be the Conservative MP candidate for Crewe & Nantwich which includes Shavington, Haslington, Weston, Hough, Willaston & Rope, Wistaston and Stapeley. I live in Crewe near to the train station.

Local issues should be the first priority of every MP, for example residents have been telling me we need more infrastructure for new housing and to think more about where we build it. HS2 is also key for Crewe. Fairer funding for schools across Cheshire East is another local priority. However the issue raised most consistently is the NHS and social care. As a doctor I will be a champion for local health services but I also know we need to make the best use of public money.

If you like what you've read and want to help my campaign or if you have any questions feel free to email me: kieran@drkieranmullan.org.uk