I was born and raised in the city, and I’m always proud to call it home. Like so many people in our city, I was raised in a traditional family, and understand the values which underpin our city. People here take immense pride in where we’re from, and the way we speak, and we need to speak up and be proud of our identity.
But it isn’t perfect. It’s vital that we have politicians that represent our best interests nationally and in our local council. Only by electing local people, who care about our local places, can we make sure that Fallings Park is a great place to live, with the opportunities our residents need to succeed.
I have served as the inaugural Co-Chair of the West Midlands Young Combined Authority since August 2020 and have helped to guide their programme of uniting and empowering young people in Wolverhampton and the West Midlands. Together, we have published a vision for change, and have held the Mayor of the West Midlands to account at all possible circumstances.
The people of Wolverhampton didn’t want an elected mayor. It’s vital that we make sure that any holder of this post is held to account and representing the best interests of Wolverhampton at all times. We help to achieve this.
After completing my degree in Modern Languages at the University of Birmingham, I trained as a teacher at the University of Wolverhampton. I trained to teach across the Black Country and gained my Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while working as a French and German teacher in Rowley Regis.
Working class kids are being left behind by the current system of education. It is up to us to stand up for their rights, and ensure that they have access to high quality education, and have the same opportunities as those from more privileged backgrounds.