My Story

Getting a good start in life

I was also fortunate to get a good education here, from Pinchmill Lower to Lincroft Middle and Sharnbrook Upper. Class sizes were reasonable and the teaching staff were brilliant. I want all children to have the same opportunities as I had.

Banking on a better future

I worked at the Bank of England because I believe that a strong and growing economy is the cornerstone of every family’s financial security. The cavalier approach of the government in recent years has impacted every household budget. I know how important economic security is and I understand the price we have all paid. That’s why I will stand up for you and your family to ensure sound economic management always comes first.

Re-elected in the new constituency of Hitchin

Following national boundary changes, I stood in the new constituency of Hitchin, to continue representing my home. It is an honour to be elected for a full term by the people of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, and to be given the responsibility of standing up for towns and villages.

Growing Up

I was lucky enough to spend my childhood growing up in a village near Sharnbrook. From playing football on the village green to mucking about on tractors on my friend’s farm, it was a brilliant place to grow up.

Those who can, teach

I really do believe in children getting the best start in

life.That’s why I was proud to start out after universtiy

as a teacher, helping kids learn maths. I will continue to work hard to ensure that children across Hitchin and the villages have the same start in life that I had and the best childhood possible.

A history making by-election

In October 2024, I overturned a Conservative majority of over 24,000 to become Mid Bedfordshire’s first ever Labour MP. It was the privilege of my life to become the MP for where I live. I didn't waste a minute in standing up for our communities in Parliament. I worked day and night, to be the full time, hard-working MP our area deserved.