
"Every time I help someone it makes me feel good. I find it very rewarding."

"I'm determined the next generation shouldn't face the same problems we did. I think it's right that I put something back."

"The diversity and the can-do attitude make London a very exciting place and if you believe in something you need to get involved."

"When I won my seat it was a wonderful feeling, the trust so many people had placed in me in response to getting out, knocking on doors and listening to people."

"Being a local councillor gives you the chance to transform your local community by unlocking the ideas and vision of the people within it."

"What makes it worthwhile is when constituents say thanks. It makes all the meetings, paper work and long hours seem very worthwhile."