Jeremy grew up in Southampton and his family have lived in the city since 1948.

He went to Oakmount School in Highfield, King Edwards VI school in Shirley and then Taunton's College. Jeremy studied Politics at Exeter and then completed his Masters Degree in Banking and Finance at Southampton.

Being a city councillor for the last 6 years, representing Freemantle, has given Jeremy a good deal of political experience. Jeremy has been Cabinet Member for Resouces and Finance on Southampton City Council with lead responsibilty for the city's £400m budget and he has served as the city council's representative on the Hampshire Pension Fund.

Jeremy works in Basingstoke as a pensions manager for global financial services giant AXA.

Upon being selected to fight the Southampton Test seat at the next general election, Jeremy said:

"I am determined to be a strong, local voice, fighting for the interests of the city and I will work hard to represent everyone in Southampton. I really care about the area and I will always campaign positively to make it a better place."