Set up and run my own voluntary youth organisation in 2001 in one of the most deprived areas in Leeds. The youth club continues to thrive and grow and is ready to move forward to become a social enterprise for our young people and the community, to train, gain, and work for the benefit of our youth and the community as a whole by opening a community cafe and a salon. We have recently launched the first teen-led campaign against guns & knives, TAG’s. All of my work has been on a voluntary basis as I am passionate and dedicated about my work for and with our young people.

I do not particularly believe ASBO’s are the answer, especially not when given to the wrong people like the elderly and children who are suffering at home. They may well work with some 20+. I strongly believe the government is doing the citizens of Great Britain a bad disservice by still allowing the sales of alcohol from 8am -11pm and later and from any local store and also the fact that they have not yet banned the drinking of alcohol on the streets of Britain. The revenue they get from the sales of alcohol could be got through spending less on the taking home of drunks on the streets by our Police, saving billions on long term mental health issues and health problems suffered by many alcoholics, saving billions on A&E services, support for families suffering with parents or children who drink all day, millions saved on DLA, Incapacity Benefit, bus passes, detox, and more. There would be less crime and violence on our streets and people in communities and on estates would feel safer and have better quality of life!