I've devoted my career to education in West Sussex, serving as a Headteacher in Horsham for many happy years; I now work in the charity sector supporting refugees.

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I'm a son of two nurses and surrounded by a family committed to public service, including a brother in the police and a sister who is a social worker in Horsham. I grew up with a strong sense of duty to serve and help the most vulnerable in our society.

I've been an active member of the Labour Party since I was 18, I've also represented the South East as a National Association of Headteachers' National Executive member, debating with ministers and working with various stakeholders to improve education for all.

I am honoured to be Labour's prospective parliamentary candidate for Horsham. With the chaos and hardship this Tory Government has had on the lives of ordinary people, we need a Labour government to fix our broken society. I am committed to campaigning vigorously for better healthcare, dental services, schools, and transport to help secure a brighter future for Horsham and its residents.