Blackheath Westcombe

I first came to live in Greenwich borough when I was in the Royal Marines Reserve unit in Bermondsey in the 1980s when I would cycle to work from Blackheath and did my physical training in Greenwich Park. My wife and I now live in East Greenwich. It's a busy, energetic, vibrant, diverse place and I find people who live here are kind, thoughtful, and considerate. 

I spent 25 years in the Royal Marines and worked for Her Majesty's Foreign and Commonwealth Office. I was and still am a sailing instructor and yacht skipper. I spent a lot of time in Northern Ireland during “The Troubles”. There I learned that hatred, division, unkindness and intolerance are terrible things. Acceptance, fairness, tolerance, understanding, kindness and helping others make for a better life for everybody.

I am a Liberal Democrat because the policies and aims of the Liberal Democrats align with my beliefs outlined above. I am prepared to work in cooperation with anyone for the good of our local area and community, I will always promote Liberal Democrat policies and values. If you support democracy and the values outlined above please consider making me your local councillor.