Jess Asato has been selected as Labour’s Parliamentary candidate for Waveney

Jess works in the voluntary sector, having previously been Political Advisor to Dame Tessa Jowell. She grew up partly in Cavenham, in Suffolk, before moving to Gorleston in Great Yarmouth, just along the coast.

She also worked in a coalition of campaigners to amend the Domestic Abuse Bill which resulted in children being listed in their own right as victims of domestic abuse, and helped to convince the Government to introduce England’s first ever domestic abuse code word, Ask for ANI, for victims who need to flee dangerous perpetrators.

Speaking after her selection, Jess Asato said:

“I am absolutely delighted to have been selected as Labour’s Parliamentary candidate for Waveney; it is a real honour.

“I’m passionate about fighting for the causes I believe in. As your MP for Waveney, I would be a fierce advocate for change at a local and national level. We must fix our crumbling infrastructure, put Waveney at the heart of Labour’s green industrial revolution, and tackle the cost of living crisis.

“Half of all residents in Waveney are cutting back on food and energy, and Lowestoft in particular has high rates of deprivation and wards where one in four children live in poverty.

“People in Waveney need a local champion who will fight for change in Parliament. As our Labour candidate and MP, I promise to put the needs of our community first.

“I’d like to thank the Labour Party members in Waveney for their support and I can’t wait to show the people of Waveney our offer of a better future for everyone.”

To contact Jess Asato, visit www.jessasato.org.uk email jessasato@gmail.com or on 07939 594 634