On 6 May, Emma was elected as the new MP for Wolverhampton North East.

In September 2008, local Labour Party members selected me to be Labour's Prospective Parliamentary Candidate at the next general election. Ken Purchase MP has represented Wolverhampton North East since 1992. He has worked tirelessly to improve local people's lives throughout this time. He is a formidable act to follow.

I am from Wolverhampton. It is my home. I live in the constituency which I represent in Parliament.

I grew up in Wolverhampton and went to local state schools (Woodthorne Infants and Junior School, Perton Middle, Codsall High, Wulfrun College). I then graduated in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oxford University.

Until my selection, I worked at the heart of Government as Special Adviser to Rt Hon Geoff Hoon based in Downing Street and the House of Commons. I know my way around Government and I want to use that knowledge to fight to get the best for the constituency.

Previously, I lived and worked abroad. In Brussels, I helped set up a small business which supported British companies in understanding and influencing EU laws. I then moved on to become Robin Cook's political adviser in his capacity as President of the Party of European Socialists.

Until recently, I worked part-time for a small public affairs company, Cogitamus, providing advice to small and large companies. This enabled me to work from home and dedicate the rest of my time to my campaign.

I speak several languages - French, Spanish and Italian - and I have worked in France, Spain, Argentina and Pakistan.

In my spare time, I enjoy running, swimming and going to the cinema.

Please click on the icon on the bottom right of this page for my declaration of interests as a parliamentary candidate.