My name is Sarah Sackman and I am proud to represent our community in Parliament
I was born and raised here, playing with my sisters in Golders Hill Park and taking trips to the Phoenix Cinema. My childhood taught me my values – fairness, taking responsibility, looking out for your neighbour. I now share those values with my two daughters.
Growing up, I learned what a community can be at its best. But after 14 years of Conservative rule, it is clear that our community and our country wants change.
I started my career as a lawyer volunteering at Toynbee Hall Advice Centre. The housing cases I worked on at my time there inspired me to build a career fighting for communities. I then practiced for 15 years as a barrister in public law serving individuals, businesses and public bodies. I have been a school governor, a charity trustee and campaigned to restore services for disabled children in our area, I have had a career in public service, and I am delighted to continue that as your MP.
After my election as your MP, I was asked by the Prime Minister to also serve as Solicitor General and now as a Minister of State for Justice. I am determined to restore confidence to our failing justice system. The previous Government left our prisons at breaking point and our courts and tribunals overwhelmed – letting down victims, children, employers, employees and business. People in Finchley and Golders Green deserve a justice system that will serve them in their hour of need.