Andrew has lived in Derbyshire Dales for over 15 years and leads the apprenticeship training activities of a large further education and training organisation. Previously he has worked in the university, the logistics and engineering sectors.

As a long standing member of the Labour Party for over 25 years he is committed to ensure our young people whatever their backgrounds have the opportunities to achieve their aspirations, that Derbyshire Dales is an attractive location for businesses that support the local community and ensure its sustainability - socially, economically and environmentally, and to bring a level of social cohesion in what is becoming increasingly a society of haves and have nots.