I live in Broxbourne and I'm proud to call it home. I was educated here, at Wormley Primary School and John Warner Secondary School, and my first job was in Hoddesdon town centre.
I grew up with Conservative values. My mum worked in a factory and my dad was a mechanic. They instilled in me that it was only through hard work that you could provide more opportunities and an improved quality of life for your family. My grandfather ran his own businesses, demonstrating to me the vital role small businesses play in our community.
Having lived here my whole life, I was honoured to be elected a local councillor in 2016, then Leader of Broxbourne Council three years later.
Prior to becoming leader, Broxbourne was the only district in Hertfordshire to have negative economic growth. In my time in charge, this was completely transformed. In my role, I emphasised the importance of job creation and encouraged business investment by cutting bureaucracy. Broxbourne is now open for business, and I left the Council as one of the most business-friendly in the UK.
Together, we have attracted billions of pounds of private sector investment, including £400M for a new town centre and £700M for the Sunset Film Studios. These will bring thousands of jobs to the area, and I'm determined to help local people develop the skills required to access them.
Since 2021, I have been the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire. This role has given me a unique insight into the work of our brave police force, and first-hand experience of the red tape holding back our public services.
I have a strong track record of delivery and have gained a reputation as someone who gets things done in all the roles I’ve held. I am not afraid of working hard and, as your MP, will work tirelessly to deliver prosperity and security for everyone in Broxbourne.