I have been a member of the Co-operative Party for a decade and have worked tirelessly to put our values into practice, and help elect friends and colleagues as Co-op councillors and MPs. During my time as a county councillor,…
Raising the issues that matter most to people
It is critical that Labour’s candidate for Ipswich has the local knowledge, campaigning experience and existing platform to stand at the next General Election. I have fought campaigns on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), school transport and children’s centres…
Exposing inequality and injustice in our society
As Labour’s spokesperson for children’s service and education at Suffolk County Council, I led a number of campaigns on a range of key issues such as health visitors, school exclusions and mental health, as well as SEND, educational standards and…
Standing up for Ipswich’s workers and businesses
A fair day’s wage for a fair day’s work. No exploitation or discrimination in the workplace. Decent support for businesses who take risks to invest in their employees and communities. These things should be a given, but they are simply…
Fighting against brutal Conservative cuts
We have now suffered from Conservative austerity for more than a decade. The result? A decimation of our public services. A shrinking of local government funding. A intolerable burden falling on the people who can afford it least. During my…
Delivering real change, even in opposition
While I will always be a campaigner, I did not get involved in politics just to shout from the sidelines. I came into politics to get things done, make a positive difference and change lives for the better. That is…