Dr Deborah Prince: ‘I have lived with my family here in Wanstead & Woodford for 25 years. A former school governor I am currently trustee of my local church and a cancer support charity.

‘A lawyer, I am Legal Director of the British Heart Foundation. Previously I was Legal Director of Which? There I championed hundreds of wrongly accused people including those harassed by money lenders.

‘I believe passionately in defending the right of the individual. My aim is to use my skills and experience, working and campaigning with the Focus team to help make a difference in Church End.’