Stuart was brought up in Lancashire, and has lived in Twyford and now Wargrave for the last 30 years. He has been a member of the Labour Party throughout his adult life and believes in its values and the continuing need to make Britain a fairer and better place to live. Stuart believes these challenges have never been starker and the need for a transformation in our country never clearer. In his working life he is an author and editor, and runs a global consulting, publishing and events business based in Wargrave. He is also studying at Reading University.