Born and brought up in Barnsley, lives in the constituency at Grimethorpe.

Full statement

Five grown-up children and one grandchild. Has worked in the mining industry at Grimethorpe colliery, building and construction, factories and distribution, film and TV production. Most recently as a trainer/teacher in video making and community development. Volunteer worker in local community.

I am standing up and putting myself forward to offer proud Yorkshire folk and disillusioned and fed-up Labour voters a proper alternative to the present 'one party state' system in Barnsley where political opportunists, career politicians and public sector elites milk the system at ordinary folks' expense.

Our Party is working to build a 'Yorkshire Powerhouse' where devolved powers, financial control, democratic reforms, along with new challenges and opportunities will help create a fairer, equal and more socially just society that works for the many, where all folk can contribute, thrive and prosper.