About me

I am proud to have served as a PCS representative for many years, taking on roles at every level of our union. Throughout that time my focus has always been the same: listening to members and ensuring your views help shape PCS policy. Our union is strongest when members’ voices are heard and acted upon.

Many members know me through my campaigning on health and safety, but I have also built extensive experience representing members both individually and collectively. As National Branch Chair at the Health and Safety Executive, and as an NEC member involved in Cabinet Office negotiations, I have represented members on key national issues.

My work has covered pay, terms and conditions, equality, learning and development, and health and safety. I have also been closely involved in discussions about how the growing use of AI tools is affecting our workplaces.

In 2025 I was elected President of PCS’s Public Sector Group, bringing together reps from across multiple employers and national branches. Members in this area can sometimes feel overlooked compared with larger PCS groups, so I have made it a priority to ensure their voices are heard clearly within the union.

I am seeking re-election because I am passionate about fairness and about defending members’ interests. I believe I have the experience, commitment and determination to continue delivering for members.

Our priorities

PCS must continue to challenge the steady erosion of our members’ living standards as the cost of living rises.

We need to tackle the wide variations in pay across the sectors where PCS organises. At Redgrave Court in Bootle, where I work, pay can vary by hundreds of pounds despite roles being graded using the same job evaluation system. That simply isn’t fair.

Terms and conditions such as annual leave also vary widely across departments. That is why restoring national bargaining must remain a key objective for PCS.

We must also address the unacceptable levels of low pay faced by many members, particularly where wages struggle to keep pace with the National Living Wage.

Over the last 12 months, my Democracy Alliance colleagues and I have worked to tackle these issues by developing a pay coherence strategy and leading in talks with the Cabinet Office on low pay and the harmonisation of pay across departments.

Funding our campaigns

PCS needs a stronger fighting fund to support members when we take national industrial action, and a clear strategy for building it. I support a full review at this year’s national conference on how PCS funds national campaigns in the future.

A strong and united PCS

Delivering these priorities requires strong and united leadership. Internal division weakens our ability to win for members.

By building membership, strengthening workplace organisation, and making better use of digital tools, we can ensure every member has the opportunity to play an active role in our union.

The Democracy Alliance has previously helped raise the profile of PCS to an all-time high, engaging members across branches, regions and the home nations. We believe in working collaboratively and building consensus because that is how we secure real improvements for members. The growth in membership over the last year shows what we can achieve when we work together.

I would greatly value your continued support for the Democracy Alliance candidates. Together we are committed to building a progressive, member-led union that delivers real results for members.