I am a veteran and have lived in Sunderland for most of my life.

I am a nurse practitioner who has been a committed public servant all my professional life.

I have spent all my working life in Washington - firstly at Makro, then at Asda in The Galleries for several years and I am now a bus driver in Washington.

I am the Conservative candidate for Silksworth Ward, where I live, and I am currently studying LL. B Law at the University of Sunderland and hope to train for a career in the legal sector.