About me

I’m Sarah, your Member of Parliament for the Congleton constituency.

That covers Alsager, Congleton, Holmes Chapel, Sandbach, and the surrounding villages. I was elected in July 2024 as the first Labour MP to represent the constituency since it was created in 1983.

I live in Congleton, and I’m so grateful for your trust in me to represent you in Parliament. I’ve dedicated my life to public service, having spent thirteen years as an employment lawyer, as well as time spent as Manchester City councillor. The insight and experience that working alongside those people gave me was second to none, and I’m working hard to make sure that my time in Parliament is also spent trying to make life easier for vulnerable people. 

So what did i do before?

My Experience:

  • Attended the University of York

    I studied Politics at the University of York, graduating in 2004.

  • Was an active School governor

    I was a school governor for numerous primary and secondary schools from before I had qualified as a solicitor, up until my election last year. I have been governor for three secondary schools and two primary schools.

  • Further education in Law

    Following my undergraduate, I completed the Graduate Diploma in Law and Bar Vocational Course at BPP University. After that, I studied at King's College London where I completed a Masters of Law.

  • Developed a practice in Employment Law

    Until my election in 2024, I worked as a solicitor predominantly in employment law. I have worked with employees in the public and private sectors, from CEOs and company directors, to doctors, engineers, IT, HR and sales staff, and shop floor workers.

  • Elected as a Manchester City Councillor

    For nine years I was an active councillor for Northenden in Manchester. During this time I was a school governor for Rackhouse School. I also chaired the MCC Resources and Government Scrutiny Committee.

  • Greater Manchester Audit Committee Chair

    I was the Chair of Greater Manchester Combined Authority's Audit Committee, with responsiblity for oversight of risk management and audit functioning across their capital and revenue budget.

  • Vice-chair of Wythenshawe Housing Group

    I served as one of two Vice-Chairs of the Board, with responsibility for HR, governance, customer service, external partners, and community investment.

  • Elected as MP for Congleton

    In July 2024 I was elected the first Labour Member of Parliament for Congleton constituency. I am also a member of the Justice Select Committee and the Vice-Chair of the Backbench Parliamentary Group on Education. In addition, I am Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Flexible and Family Friendly Working.