I have worked in the NHS as a doctor for 21 years. I was inspired to enter the political field in 2006 having seen so many problems with the NHS, public services and our increasingly broken society. I decided that I needed to get involved—to help bring about real and positive change.

I became the Harrow West Parliamentary Candidate, and managed to get a swing from Labour and also the Lib Dems that was double the London average. During that time I ran a number of successful local campaigns that showed that you can make a real difference, even from opposition. I still hope to enter Parliament, and I will continue to give positive energy and enthusiasm to help the country that I love become a better place in which to live.

I am married, and have 2 wonderful children who both go to state schools.

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