Hertsmere is my home patch. I was born and grew up here and I still live in the area with my wife and two young children.

One of the greatest pleasures of living in our corner of Hertfordshire is the countryside that we have right on our doorstep. I grew up enjoying the countryside around Radlett and have loved the space and freedom it provides ever since.

Transport provides the lifeblood of Hertsmere. 

Our local state schools provided me with an excellent education. I will never forget the debt of gratitude that I owe to Parmiters’ School in Watford. The great education I got there enabled me to do so much with my life, whether it was winning a place at Cambridge University, working for the Prime Minister or having the privilege of being elected as a Member of Parliament.