As many of you will be aware, for the last year in particular I've been doing what I can in the hopes of being selected as a Labour Party potential parliamentary candidate for the next election. This weekend, with the last few seats decided, it became clear that had not worked out. It's a journey … Continue reading What I’ve learned through running for Parliament

As many of you will be aware, I was disappointed not to be longlisted by the Labour Party's National Executive Committee for Vauxhall. The eventual slate of candidates, however, was very, very strong – and was delighted that Florence Eshalomi was ultimately selected as the candidate. As my fellow candidate Belinda Washington – also unfortunately … Continue reading Into the election – an update

Finally, we have a degree of clarity on what the next stages will likely look like for parliamentary selection here in Vauxhall and beyond. In the next week or so, the Labour Party's National Executive Committee will produce a long list, which will then be distilled down to a shortlist by a three person team … Continue reading Running for office – what I stand for

September, and Britain's ongoing political crisis and the party conference season are now in full swing. So, with fits and starts, is the parliamentary selection contest for Vauxhall - although the situation there, and across the country, remains complex. As with Brexit and the date of any election, there's a lot we still don't know. … Continue reading Standing for Parliament – an update

Just over two weeks ago, I announced on Facebook I was throwing my hat into the ring to be Vauxhall's next Labour Party parliamentary candidate. I've hugely valued my post injury journalism career, and I'm lucky to have been able to pursue it at all. But if I'm honest, ever since the accident I've craved … Continue reading Standing to be the next MP in Vauxhall