Background:
I was brought up in Scotland, near Edinburgh, and
moved to London after graduating from Edinburgh University with a degree in
sociology, to complete a post-graduate degree in town planning. I worked
briefly as a civil servant before embarking on a career in housing, working for
various housing associations and later requalifying as a solicitor advising
housing associations. I am now retired.
Outside/other interests:
Trustee of BOOKTRUST (book giving charity), helper
at Ealing Foodbank and an independent custody visitor.