About Me

I am a fun-loving, hard-working barrister who loves my job, enjoys myself too much and feels passionate about rugby, politics, and the price of a pint of beer. Conservative Future is important to me because I think young people (both students and our working life members) have a lot to give the party and need a voice in its decisions. If you vote for me, I promise to work hard for the organisation and make sure your views are heard.

Experience

National CF                           NME 2005/2006

Havering Conservatives       Local Election Council candidate 2006

Hornchurch Conservatives:  General Election Campaign Team

Havering CF:                         Deputy Chairman 2004-2005

                                                Treasurer 2003-2005

University of Bristol SIS:       President 2000-2002

Why I am RE-standing

CF represents the interests of a wide range of ages and backgrounds. This year we have focussed on putting on events outside London in Newcastle, Manchester, Loughborough, as well as focussing on getting more working life members. We have brought new events such as New Members New MPs (200 people at the event in March), Policy Discussions and the Working Life Conference.

I want CF to increasingly reflect its members better. We need to continue to be outward facing getting more people like you and me involved.

v              During the General and Local Elections I worked with fellow members in our target seats. I know what CF is capable of when we campaign effectively so I want to support members by sharing best practice, and focussing on our target seats.

v              I have written for CF.com and believed that it can give members a brilliant opportunity to take an active role in CF, no matter where they are in the UK.

v              I want to continue make CF events more approachable and welcoming for members attending on their own or for the first time.

v              I want us to encourage people to join their local organisations and to stay with CF post university.

If I am re-elected for the National Executive I will work for an organisation:

v              with even more variety of events that give a better balance of politics and social events;

v              that focuses on our target seats and our cities;

v              with effective and enjoyable training;

v              that supports its branches, both locally and on university campus by offering the opportunity for regular contact and support;

v              that retains its members and looks after you!

Personally, I am proud to be a member of CF. Unfortunately, being interested in politics and being part of CF isn’t always seen as sexy or cool: it’s getting better. With the next general election in 1 to 3 years, it is vital to continue to actively build a motivated and well-respected CF with strong organisations in our cities and our target seats. I want people to think of CF as both serious in its political objectives, but also exciting and fun to be a member of. I will continue to deliver this.

Interests

I have a black belt in Karate, and was the university hooker (in a rugby context) for 3 years.