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James is a start-up strategy consultant who has worked as an educator, journalist, event manager and insurance underwriter in Tokyo, Sydney, Amsterdam, the US and London. He holds an MSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics and stood as an independent candidate for Bermondsey and Old Southwark at the 2017 General Election.
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James is one of Renew’s founders and is an accountant with a London Business School MBA. He has worked in India, China and Northern Ireland and was a world champion in 2014 in competitive debating. James was the Kensington independent candidate in the last general election.
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Ese is a management accountant with 10 years experience in the energy, oil & gas and building maintenance industries. He currently works as a production accountant at the National Theatre managing the financial side of shows and providing support to the technical and creative heads of department. Ese has a BA (Hons) degree in Business Information Management & Finance from the University of Westminster.
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Fraser is the Renew PPC for Chelsea & Fulham. He is an entertainment and hospitality entrepreneur. He has a long record of launching successful businesses, including restaurants and property developers. Fraser studied law at the University of Westminster.
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Peter stood as Renew's candidate in the Peterborough by-election of 2019. A barrister, Peter is a keen environmentalist and avid gardener who has run over 110 marathons.
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Jyoti is a lawyer, qualified in three jurisdictions. She has always shown a keen interest in human rights and gender equality issues and strives to give a voice to the voiceless in society.
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Rachel works as a freelance bookkeeper having been a stay-at-home mother for six years. She works for 3 organisations - a building company, a production company and a charity.
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Dan is a dual Canadian/ British national who works in IT project management. He believes Brexit is the biggest calamity to face this country. Dan lives with his wife, dog and two cats
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David has had a varied career in a number of different sectors, including the Metropolitan Police and the tech industry. He has also lived in in France, working as a start-up consultant and Head of Operations at a petrochemical company. Having returned to the UK, David ran as Renew’s Battersea candidate. He has two children - both of whom are proud Renew supporters.
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Ziaur is a management accountant from London with 20 years experience in the charity sector and 11 years as a UK military reservist.
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Charles is a hospital consultant with 30 years’ experience in the NHS. He lectures worldwide on advanced cataract surgery.
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Katie has worked in marketing, copywriting, events management, scriptwriting and TV production. She has lived in many countries and lives with her Swedish husband and three children.
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Ashwin works as a Senior Analyst in the Tech Industry and runs his family business specialising in hardware supplies. He holds a BA Mathematics, MSc IT and an Executive MBA. He is also a member of the British Computer Society.
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David is a chartered accountant with 30 years experience as owner & managing director of successful SME's in the fashion business, managing global supply chains. He is a mentor to several start ups and social enterprises, and is also the befriender to an organisation providing help to young refugees.
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Rupert is an entrepreneur and small business owner. He has spent the last few years between Europe and the UK and has a background in theatre.
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Laura is a Costa Rican-born product designer and educator. She believes creativity has a role in fixing social problems and is part of the Art Against Knives charity in Costa Rica.
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Edward is the director of strategy at an advertising and branding agency in London, helping clients ranging from multi-nationals to start-ups find their voice. Prior to starting that, he was a market researcher and writer. Edward holds a degree in History and French from Oxford University.
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Melvyn was born and brought up in North Kensington and wants to help create a community that his daughters will be able to call home. He believes in the need for more housing and facilities.
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Gustavo is a geologist who has lived in seven countries and speaks a handful of languages. He is concerned with the rise of populism and Brexit. Gustavo is also a committed mountain climber.
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Haseeb Ur-Rehman is a lawyer with expertise in financial law and regulation, financial crime and corporate governance. He is very interested in regional economic policy, addressing income inequality and sustainable development.
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Keith is a professor of International Economics and Finance at City, University of London. He believes that politicians should be people with real world experience rather than career politicians.
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Jason works for a young adults’ autism charity and has extensive experience in mental health services. He was also a keen actor in his youth. Jason wants to campaign for Renew to speak the truth on Brexit and present a positive political alternative to disillusioned voters. He is particularly concerned with the state of the health service, education and the environment.
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Tim is a Government Affairs and Regulatory Director with over twenty years experience. In 2017 he stood as an independent candidate in Westminster and wants MPs to listen to their constituents.
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Michael is the Founder, Honorary Director and Trustee of CIVA, which aims to promote more effective practice, innovation and new thinking in the voluntary sector. He enjoys bridge and cycling.
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George is an experienced architect educated in London and Paris. His practice, Stamos Yeoh Architects, has a well stocked portfolio of clients from the high end residential, commercial & hospitality sectors, with particular experience in historic structures.
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Russell is an entrepreneur from Hampstead, London. He was born in Jaywick Sands, near Clacton on Sea, in Essex to a small and successful business owner. He attended Leeds University to study business with the sole intention of starting a business rather than getting a job.
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Afshin is a British-Iranian and has worked in many industries from catering to herbal medicines and is now a director of a construction company. He hopes to strengthen democracy within the UK through his candidacy.
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Jim is a former banker who started his own coffee brand in China where he lived for seven years. He holds Politics degrees from Cambridge University and is currently completing a PhD in Chinese Studies at King’s College London. Jim is of dual Nigerian and Jamaican parentage and decided to enter politics because of the Windrush scandal and becoming a British citizen after 25 years residency.
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Emmanuelle is a dual French-British national and has previously worked in the public sector. She believes in a society that provides opportunities to all and enables business growth.
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Mike is a chartered accountant and a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation. He lives in North West London with his wife Marianna and their daughter and is a fan of rugby and cricket.
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Peter works as a compliance manager and is passionate about clean air and security in his local community. He enjoys the cinema, theatre and reading.
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Stephen is a commercial flight instructor, who has worked in the UK, Malaysia and Spain. He has previously worked in finance. Stephen lives with his wife and has three daughters and a grandson.
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Marian is an experienced legal consultant and runs his own small business. He holds a Graduate Diploma in Law from the University of Law, UK. Marian is fluent in Czech and can speak five languages.
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Tim works as a Senior IT Testing Consultant and has his own photography company, having previously worked for the BBC. He is married with three children and one grandchild. Tim is a keen cyclist.
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Katheryn Rice is a copywriter who grew up in South Yorkshire and now lives with her husband and two children in North London. She feels that UK politics is consumed by vested interests and dogged by stubborn ideology, which is holding us back as a community and a country. Katheryn wants to help the UK to be tolerant, green and ready for the future. ‘Be the change you wish to see in the world’.
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Ray runs an international training and development company. He has an MA in Management Studies and is a UK licenced paralegal. Ray is a published author and has worked in the Gulf, USA, Africa and the EU.
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Adam studied law and worked in publishing for two decades before starting his own company. Despairing of the traditional parties, he was inspired by Renew as the only party that wanted to protect his young son’s future, and Britain’s reputation, rather than playing political games.
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Ben has 15 years experience working in the digital media and events industries. He is the founder of a production company that creates video for the education sector, and also provides audio-visual consultancy services for conferences held across Europe.
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Anthony has been Chief Executive Officer of the Carbon Tracker Initiative since February 2014. Previously he was a partner and Global Head of the Sustainability & Climate Finance Practice at global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright. Formerly he was General Counsel to the Climate Change Capital Carbon Fund and Director of Legal Policy for Climate Change Capital which he joined in September 2005.
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Emma is a specialist in taxation, having spent the last 15 years advising large corporates in respect of international tax issues. She has a young family and an old French Mastiff who keep her occupied. Emma joined Renew as she wants to be part of a movement from outside traditional politics that can offer genuine change for the future.
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Rafael is a qualified accountant and economist who has worked as an advisor to the economy minister of Argentina in Buenos Aires. He also has two decades of experience working for the NHS. He holds a Masters Degree in Public Sector Economics (BA), a Masters Degree in Administration of Public Services (BA) and an MBA (South Bank University).
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Michael is founder and CEO of Brighton-based content marketing consultancy Foco. He has several years of working in and around public services, having spent seven years in senior roles in local government communications, including two years as head of media relations at Brighton & Hove City Council.
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Bob Morrell is a small business owner based in Kent. He lives in a 76% leave constituency, no small task to overturn - but a challenge he is up for!
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Paul Mendes da Costa is a retired public sector accountant (CIPFA) with some 28-years experience and has a master’s degree in business administration.
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John is the digital director of advertising at a weekly current affairs publication in London.
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Richard was born in North West London and qualified as a teacher in 1992. He spent 8 years teaching in state secondary schools in London and Hertfordshire. Richard later changed career to explore the world of e-commerce and software development, becoming a project manager and consultant.
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Kevin is a leading European consultant in change management, leadership and performance. He is also the joint author of several books and has worked all over the world.
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Steve is a mechanical engineering graduate and runs a business started by his grandfather in 1946 that designs bomb disposal equipment. He is married with 3 children.
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Guy is an internationally renowned bassist, composer, songwriter, comedian and author. He currently plays for Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets. Guy wants to stand up for the politically homeless and provide a fresh alternative for disillusioned voters.
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Varley is a first aid trainer working for the St John Ambulance brigade. He is concerned with the rise of far-right extremism in the UK. Varley is running for Renew to provide a voice from outside politics and present pragmatic solutions to the country’s most pressing problems.
Click here to rotate backSouth West
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Dræyk is currently developing a food business, ‘Beyond Sauce’, and is interested in the challenges of the food retail and manufacturing sectors. He is especially passionate about sustainable farming.
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Paul has over eight years of experience working with both multi-national companies and start-up businesses. He has a breadth of international experience, living and working across Asia, Europe and South America. Paul earned his Masters in Madrid, and is a fluent Spanish speaker.
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Paul is Managing Director of a family business which tests electronic products to worldwide standards. He has direct experience of the impact Brexit can have on SMEs. Paul holds a BSc in Economics and has travelled to many countries in his previous roles in procurement. He is a school governor and father to two small children.
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Mike has over 30 years experience working in broadcasting and the media. He is also a visiting lecturer at the University of the West of England.
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Richard is a strategic consultant from the South West of England. Since leaving the Royal Horse Artillery, he has worked across the globe, inspiring teams and delivering deep strategic direction to businesses. Richard currently specialises in digital strategy, with an emphasis on algorithmic searching.
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Alice grew up as an army child and is closely associated with the Cairo British Association. She is concerned about the negative effects of a hard Brexit. Alice has a daughter and two sons.
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Ben is a firefighter with 15 years of experience and has a BSc in psychology from Warwick University. He was inspired to get involved by En Marche and by his French wife and daughter.
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John is managing director of companies involved in compliance certification. He believes the nation was misinformed about Brexit. John is a staunch believer in parliamentary democracy and a united Europe.
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Jo is a qualified Telecom Research Engineer and has spent the last fifteen years bringing up her son, whilst working to expose injustices in the legal system and successive Child Support programmes.
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Carl currently works in the telecommunications and technology sector. He has extensive experience across multiple sectors from over ten years as an economic crime consultant.
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Simon was born to the British south seas and has lived, worked and married in the United Kingdom for over 25 years. He presently resides in south east Cornwall. Simon has worked extensively with acoustic live music across the UK and Europe for a decade and a half. He is married and a father of two.
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John is a Director of South Brent Community Land Trust and also runs a photography business. He supports Greenpeace and Amnesty International and lives with his wife and three children.
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Claire is a specialist in EU law. She has worked, travelled and studied in many countries, and is passionate about making the UK a country that works for everyone - not a minority.
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Annie is a qualified social worker supporting the most vulnerable children and families in her community. She has a Bsc Hons in Social Work and Applied Social Studies from the University of Bath. Born in Kenya before moving to the UK, Annie also lived in the Channel Islands for over 6 years.
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Alan is a retired IT executive with 35 years of experience in the car industry. He is currently a director of a local charity and trustee of a pension plan.
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Jim was educated at a North London grammar school and is a lifelong Arsenal supporter. His varied career has seen him in senior corporate management roles in sales, credit and finance. Jim has also directed a number of small companies and run his own small business.
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Safian is a project manager and has travelled all over the world. He wants to make a positive impact on the UK by reforming our democratic system. Safian loves combat sports and is keen on boxing and mixed martial arts.
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Ina is a lawyer, qualified in two jurisdictions and studied European Law, working with tech companies on commercial and data protection topics.
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Steven has followed dual careers as both a musician and an educator. He is currently Director of Music at Grimsby Parish Church and runs his own consultancy dedicated to school improvement.
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Boris is a Cambridge college porter and has previously worked on cruise liners. He also has extensive experience in network building and franchising for renowned courier companies in Bulgaria. Boris believes strongly that a fairer world is just a stone's throw away. He is a nature lover and enjoys cycling in the countryside.
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Hilary Gallo was a Commercial Director in outsourcing for 20 years. He now writes about power and works with creative leaders to guide them in their work.
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Nick is a solicitor who runs his own law firm, Marshall Hatchick. He decided to become involved in politics after the EU referendum result in 2016. Nick's main interests aside from politics are opera and bird watching.
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Daniel trained as a mechanical engineer at Marconi Radar, Chelmsford College & City University. He was a professional boxer for two years before running a space management and consultancy business for 26 years. Passionate about correcting the detrimental human effect on the environment, Daniel's focus is now on changing our political culture for the better.
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Julie is a business owner, researcher and health consultant with expertise in obesity, yoga and sleep medicine.
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Paul is currently a buyer of sweeteners for Cadbury for all of their EU plants. He has traded inside and outside the EU.
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Julie lives in Birmingham and is a solicitor currently working in the residential development sector. She studied Chemistry at the University of Nottingham, working as a forensic scientist for ten years before obtaining a degree in Law and retraining as a solicitor.
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Luke is a development manager for a social media tech company. Before this he was a cybersecurity advisor to businesses around the world.
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Oliver is a software developer who has worked as an event manager and a second-line technical support analyst. His hobbies include archery, highland broadsword and board games.
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Steve is a company director. He believes in the need to strengthen the economy and in a strong, healthy relationship with the EU. Steve lives with his wife and two daughters and loves music.
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Vincent is studying International Relations & Political Science at the University of Birmingham. He wants a new way of doing politics to develop in the UK. Vincent plays water polo and enjoys cycling.
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Danielle is a part-time Spanish teacher with a degree in sociology, as well as a PGCE in further and higher education. She also examines for AQA and Cambridge International Examinations.
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Tim is a Director of a global IT consultancy who has worked in many countries around the world. He believes it is time for something different in politics and wants to help create a caring, decent society for all.
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June stood as Renew's candidate in the Newport West by-election of 2019, winning nearly 4% of the popular vote. She is an educator in Economics, Enterprise and Business. June is a mother of three, who enjoys travelling.
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Gareth is self employed in the IT sector, he works across Europe. Outside of overturning Brexit his main concerns are the NHS, education and social care.
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Katie has experience in customer service and is passionate about protecting the most vulnerable in society. She lives with her fiance and two daughters and sings in a grunge band.
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Zara graduated from Cardiff University with first-class honours in Maths and Computing. She has spoken at a number of tech conferences. An avid boxer and won the British Universities Championship in 2018.
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Carla is an NHS Human Resources professional with an interest in equality, inclusion and wellbeing. She is a qualified executive coach with a passion for supporting people to achieve their potential.
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Emma is the self-employed owner of a popular guest house in Morecambe. She has previously worked in IT, education, and administration. Her key interests include supporting local communities, election reform, the NHS, and strengthening councils to enable them to tackle local issues.
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Christian is a management consultant who works in public health and social care. He wants to challenge the government's failing healthcare policies. In his spare time, Christian enjoys travel and swimming.
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Colette is an entrepreneur and consultant in the global health technology sector. She holds an Psychology MSc and an Health Executive MBA. Colette is also a Trustee of the Jason Roberts Foundation
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Rob worked in global advertising before launching his own agency, Rule 5, in 2012. He has taken part in comms reviews for the Cabinet and was co-opted onto the Communications Services Digital Futures Council. Rob is a bestselling author, and was president of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations in 2017.
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Jamie has over 15 years’ experience working in the public sector, including health, social care and welfare. As a result, he knows first-hand the tremendous work the sector undertakes. Jamie currently works as a functional consultant specialising in aligning IT systems with business processes in education. He is an LGBT+ role model at Stockport Homes Group, a management organisation of Stockport MBC, of which he is also a customer board member.
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Barry runs his own company, having previously worked as a regional manager in finance. Prior to this he worked in education for ten years, becoming Head of Department and Co-Principal.
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Christopher is a father, husband, entrepreneur and freelance performer, who now studies at the University of Law. He believes in the potential of the people and their ability to adapt to a changing world.
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Marcus has worked in advertising design and multimedia for over ten years. More recently he helped his mother care for his father who has suffered from Alzheimer's.
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Karl is a software developer. New to politics, he wants to combat widespread social injustice and stratification in the UK. Karl hopes he can make a difference and bring about necessary changes to make the country great.
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Russell has been working in the outdoor trade for over 20 years. Before this, he worked as a bartender and shop assistant. Russell is the Director of his own small business, which distributes and manufactures outdoor clothing and equipment.
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Victor is a Brazil-born, Italian and British national and is a Sustainability Professional with a background in Chemistry and ten years experience in UK and EU product regulation, safety and compliance. He is a passionate supporter of Europe, and a firm believer that international unity is essential for overcoming the existential challenges of climate-change.
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Joshua is a passionate environmentalist and activist. Born in Leeds, he later attended Jacob Kramer College of Art, Essex University and Goldmiths College. Joshua has worked in the arts, education, urban regeneration, community development, communications and strategic consultancy. He is currently the partnership development manager for a national wellbeing charity. In his spare time Joshua can be found dancing tango and cheering on Leeds United.
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An NHS Human Resources professional with an interest in equality, inclusion and wellbeing. A qualified Executive coach with a passion for supporting people to achieve their potential
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Emma Rome is the self-employed owner of a popular guest house in Morecambe. She has previously worked in IT, education (teaching English abroad), and administration, including a year on assignment with the Environment Agency. Her key interests include supporting local communities, election reform, the NHS, and strengthening local government to enable them to make local solutions for local issues. Despite having lived around London for many years, she recognises that the current system where Westminster is all- powerful does nothing to help most of the country outside of London.
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Christian Geisselmann is a Management Consultant who works in the Public Sector, Health and Social Care sector, who wants to challenge many current policies. Christian enjoys travel and swimming.
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