I have spent my entire working life at the grass roots in the public sector in children’s services, 30 years a Police Officer, 5 years with a homeless charity and the last two years I have been privileged to represent Moseley as a local Councillor.

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My experience of working with communities of all faiths and none is that we all want the same core things for our families and friends: sound healthcare, good housing, clean air, affordable public transport, decent schools, good care provision for loved ones and a safe and welcoming neighbourhood.

Hall Green & Moseley has not had a committed local representative in Parliament for many years. I believe it is time for change. I would harness the knowledge and guidance of local experts, business and community power, to champion Hall Green and Moseley and our fabulous city. I’d work collaboratively to bring investment and improvement to tackle the inequalities and injustices we see every day. I would get things done and I would hold people to account.

I’ve been deeply saddened by the destructive and detrimental impact of the current Conservative Government. From a disastrous Brexit to a woeful lack of progress on environmental matters and trashing our economy, they have let us down now, and they have let down future generations too.

Birmingham Labour have brought us local austerity too. The cuts caused by their mismanagement will be deep and devastating, and they will impact people for generations.

Liberal Democrats want to do things differently.

We will fight to undo the disaster of Brexit, to return to stronger, better international relations that allow the big issues such as international conflicts and climate change to be resolved at the right level.

We will fight to fix services in Britain so that it doesn’t feel like everything is broken.

We want a fair deal for you, and I will fight for that in this election.

I am proud to stand for Birmingham Hall Green & Moseley as the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate.