At the start of the SajeImpact journey the idea was always to have a wide portfolio of work and projects. Being an MP meant being involved in so many aspects of life that going back to a normal job or single industry was always going to be tough. So we set out to maintain a wide range of interests in sport, physical activity, wellbeing, faith, volunteering, economic regeneration, tackling inequality and international development.

Over the last decade we have found a way to keep involved in most aspects of these policy areas but leadership roles in sport and physical activity pulled me deeper and deeper into the slio! I tried to resist but the specialism I have developed around sport policy is infectious. I am not leaving sport as I retire - rather I am really trying to maintain a healthy balance. My time with the Local LEP has been really important and maintaining a systems approach to most of the issues I want to tackle across Leicestershire - poverty, inequality, physical activity and strong communities.

But i had started to lose links into national issues on other subjects after I left the Board of WorldVision in 2018. I was therefore delighted when approached to help on the case against Assisted Suicide in Parliament. It takes me far from my sport comfort zone but utilises my skill set around building relationships and campaigning on social issues.

The issue of Assisted Suicide is extremely sensitive and of course we all respect the different views being taken. There are very few simple solutions that satisfy everybody.

I am looking forward to working with former colleagues again in both House of Parliament. I will be updating my social media and this website with News and views over the rest of 2021. I may even get back into visits to Parliament!