I am proud to have been the first in my family to graduate from university, earning a First-Class Honours degree in Politics from the University of Glasgow, followed by a Distinction in Government Studies from King’s College London.

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I was elected to Renfrewshire Council at the age of 22, becoming the youngest councillor in the authority. I also became the first Labour councillor in the country to join Reform UK, driven by my belief in the party’s vision for the country and my conviction that the leadership of Nigel Farage represents the kind of change our politics urgently needs.

I have gained experience working in both the Scottish Parliament and the UK Parliament, where I developed a strong understanding of how government operates at both devolved and national levels. These experiences have reinforced my view that meaningful reform is urgently needed across our political institutions.

As a councillor, I have consistently spoken up on behalf of local residents, standing firm on the issues that matter most and ensuring that concerns within our communities are not ignored.

Alongside my political work, I have built a broad professional background, including roles with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and The Spectator, as well as experience across the retail and hospitality sectors.