I have known South Hams and Torbay for my entire life.

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My family grew up here and it is where many of them still live and work here today. This constituency of Totnes and South Devon was the only seat I applied to represent at this election, because for me it means something to represent the place where you have local roots. ​ From my time working in business or on the Prevention of Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative, to helping close the UK’s domestic ivory market, my record shows I can deliver and I want to put that skill to use in representing residents across Torbay and South Hams. ​ We need to improve the state of politics in this country through: respect, integrity and engagement. That is why I have been knocking on doors for several months listening to your concerns. It is the same reason I quit my job and put the deposit for my first house on the line, because the importance of improving our political system really matters. Being a local MP, championing local issues and delivering for you should be the objective of every MP. I am working to deliver Brexit but I also want to focus on the other issues that really matter: climate change, housing, health, education and supporting small businesses, farmers and fishermen, so as to boost the economy and create new opportunity. Over this election I look forward to hearing from you.