I joined the Liberal Democrats because I’m fed up with a political culture that is more interested in seeking someone to blame than finding solutions.

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People are sick of politics not because they don’t want change, but because they have lost faith in the ability of the system to deliver. I’ve lived in Enfield for over a decade, and in that time I’ve seen the many problems that afflict our borough, and I’ve been disappointed at how little progress there is. Some areas (such as our hollowed-out high streets and our overwhelmed health service) have even moved backwards. It’s time for a fresh approach. Edmonton and Winchmore Hill are also affected by the same national and global issues that affect the rest of the UK. Social care will require creative and positive solutions to cope with an ageing population, and the climate crisis urgently needs action. In all these areas, I believe the right way to make progress is to gather motivated people from across our local communities and faithfully represent their interests to the national government. I believe an MP to represent Edmonton and Winchmore Hill will need two things: the empathy to treat people as individuals and understand their needs, and the analytical skill to connect policy to deliver real change. My experience as a volunteer worker in emotional support and tutoring roles, combined with my professional career as a software engineer gives me what I think is the right combination.