I am passionate about preserving democracy, free speech and freedom, and believe that Reform can make the changes desperately needed in the UK.

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I wish to be the honest and trustworthy representative for Ashford, delivering on the concerns heard loudly but not currently being acted on by the current Government.

This means protecting our borders, cutting tax, creating growth in the economy, stop wasting money on Net Zero, fighting for free speech and defending patriotism. For Ashford specifically, renewing the town centre, making Ashford International again, housing our residents, improving the lives of the elderly and creating futures for the young.

I have been active in local politics for many years, and was a local councillor for the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham 1998-2002. I lived in East Kent for a number of years, and currently work as an in-house solicitor which has taken me to many countries. As part of that role, I worked in The Netherlands for seven years and in China for almost four years (2013-2016).

I am married and have two children at University, and a small terrier! I am a competitive swimmer, open water and indoor, and train with a club three times a week. I also love cycling and have undertaken a number of long distance rides, most recently Newcastle to Edinburgh. I visit the United States regularly to see members of my family who emigrated there, but prefer to travel to visit my family in all parts of the United Kingdom.