My passion for politics stems from a strong sense of fairness.

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As a Councillor in South Devon for eight years (town mayor for two), I have worked with the community and businesses for affordable and social housing, renewable energy, youth facilities, green spaces, care for wildlife and supports for jobs in a pleasant, safe environment, to ensure a secure future for all.

My professional life has been working for charities concerned with environmental care and community development. For 25 years my partner and I ran an organic smallholding. I coordinated the Energy Descent Pathways project for Transition Town Totnes producing Totnes 2030, an Energy Descent Action Plan, to build community resilience to fuel poverty and combat climate change.

I believe in engageing with communities in a positive partnership approach, working with individuals and groups and using our position to call for changes in policies and decisions on social, economic and environmental issues. Being ‘Green’ is not about ego it’s about eco; sharing environmental advocacy and working together for better representation, including more women. As MP there is a real opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives.

Our Parliament needs hardworking, committed politicians who listen to the people. We need proper investment in our NHS, schools and further education, welfare system, public transport, services and facilities that support and enrich our lives. The current economic and environmental challenges mean we must plan carefully for a safe Brexit and avert climate chaos. The Green Party offers a vision for positive change.