West Midlands

I can help ensure the Group's future has Co-operative Principles at its heart, that will lead to increased success of your Co-op; by encouraging community campaigns, increasing ethical and locally sourced ranges; by promotion of our Co-op difference, we will gain sustainable secure growth. I am a retired National Organiser and Principle Six Officer of the Co-op Party.

I have represented you on the NMC since 2016. I know the West Midlands well, having represented Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire as a Labour MEP. I have been a cooperative shop worker and was a member of USDAW. I have written to every MP in the region asking them to change the law to protect our colleagues from abuse and violence. I currently work for Preet Gill MP, the Chair of the Parliamentary Cooperative Party.

The past 3 years being on the NMC I've worked closely with my local Pioneers, now Activators, the People and Communities Committee, as well as attending all meetings both online and in person. I want the opportunity to put into practice all that I've learnt (I now feel up to speed). I would really like the NMC and local community to benefit from my knowledge, values and passion.

I am in a workforce development role for the Civil Service and strongly driven by my values and beliefs, hence my interest in the Co-op activities and its commitment to social values. I volunteer for a local charity working with homeless young people; using my skills, experience and Masters level qualifications in management, coaching, people development and organisational change. I have much to bring and have the flexibility and time to dedicate.