I’m delighted to have been elected to parliament as the Labour MP for Southampton Itchen. The country has voted for change, and I am proud to be part of the government that will take the tough decisions that the last government dodged, in order to bring about the national renewal that we all know is needed.

I got into politics to work together with communities to make Southampton a better place to be, and before I became an MP, I was a university lecturer and served as a city councillor since 2011. I’ve also served as the Cabinet Member for Children and Learning, and was Deputy Leader of Southampton City Council.

My Maiden Speech in Parliament