The first major political interaction I had was hosting a South East London MP event. It gave members the chance to speak to MPs and that opportunity made me feel proud. We were able to tell them exactly what it's like on the frontline and how challenging it is.
We need to start engaging with MPs a lot more. Seeing them react to what my colleagues were saying was a lightbulb moment for me. We can be political, and we don鈥檛 have to be uncompromising or aggressive.
It鈥檚 really about starting a conversation, highlighting issues in a way politicians can relate to, and being memorable so they might relay those points in the Commons, potentially resulting in real change.
We need more people to stand up and say what's important to them
There鈥檚 been a couple of high-profile