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About me

Raised in Lewes, I currently work as the Vice-President of the European Youth Forum . A background in advocacy, campaigning and youth work my skills and knowledge of East Sussex will allow Labour to win here.

Affiliations

I’ve been a member of the Labour party for just under 10 years. I am a member of the Co-operative party, CND, Labour Campaign For International Development, LGBT Labour and Unite the Union.

Elected positions

I currently hold an elected position in  the UN on Sustainable Development negotiations. I sit with the Socialist family in the European Youth Forum and have been elected in Student Unions, Co-operatives and on  a number of national charity boards. I have been a trainer for youth sections of socialist parties in Europe. I was the Treasurer of the Free Education campaign and was elected for the constituency in the UK Youth Parliament.

Why I’m standing

As someone who grew up in Lewes and recently stood in the by-election (raising our vote from 7^th in 2007 to 2^nd) I believe that I have the proven track record, the dynamism and support locally to mount a challenge to the ruling Liberals and as the Labour candidate will aim to reinvigorate politics in the constituency.

I’ve led successful campaigns in other constituencies (Bradford) and worked in the Party of European Socialists (Labour in Europe) office.

I believe we need left wing candidates, who are both competent advocates and articulate campaigners for justice and fairness.

My vision for a Labour government

In 2015 a Labour government will need to re-build Britain: rebuild our health service, our education service  and rebalance the economy in favour of working people.

I want to be part of a team nationally who defend our progressive history and make sure that Labour is able to re-build Britain by wining with an outright majority.

What I stand for

Jobs and fair economic growth

Job creation, especially for the young, not only requires  decent jobs. My experience in lobbying and advising on the implementation of a job guarantee in  Europe and researching how to create equitable economic growth is key to rebuilding our economy.

Housing, food and cost of living

Decent housing, quality food and ability to afford more than just the basics will require house building, alternative solutions to food production and moves to mutualise utilities. My experience in housing cooperatives, cafes and the mutual sector will allow me to offer experience to the theory of taking action.

Internationalism and pro-Europe

We must play a leading role in the world, not with useless weapons, but by fulfilling our international commitments. With over 10 years experience of negotiations at the UN I am able to understand the processes for international cooperation and the role we play in global development.