Born in Richmond, now living in Teddington - with its great independent businesses.

Works as a Data processing manager/programmer.

Interests are fitness/rugby, vintage buses/trains, aviation, ordnance survey maps, going to the pub/restaurant, and socialising.

Joined the Conservatives at 19 in 1988 when Mrs Thatcher was PM - helped the party ever since.

Since July 2023 has been Chair of the Teddington and Hampton Wick branch of the Twickenham Association.