I was born and raised in Hertfordshire and, after several years studying and working in London, I returned two decades ago to settle back in the county I’ve always called home.

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My connection to this community runs deep, and it was that sense of belonging — combined with a desire to see real change — that led me to join the Labour Party in 2015. For me, politics should be about improving people’s lives in meaningful, lasting ways. It’s not about power for its own sake — it’s about fairness, dignity, and opportunity for all.

Throughout my career in social housing, I’ve seen the transformational impact that a safe, secure home can have on a person’s life. That’s why I wholeheartedly support Labour’s renewed commitment to social housing and its ambitious plans to boost housebuilding across the country. In Hertfordshire, too many people are still being denied the basic right to a decent home because of years of Conservative neglect and failure to act. Everyone deserves a place to call their own — somewhere stable, affordable, and built for real lives, not just profit. I believe Labour is the only party with the vision and will to make that a reality.