About Allison
Allison currently works with the NHS as a Senior Scientific Adviser for Artificial Intelligence. She is a director of 'Women Leading in AI' and works internationally with governments and organisations such as the UN to advocate for the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence.
Previously, she spent over 25 years as a Science and PSHE teacher in secondary schools. During this time Allison completed a PhD in Molecular Biology (for fun!) and then lectured at Keele University leading the Data Science Degree apprenticeship programme.
Allison spent 6 years as a councillor in Newcastle-under-Lyme, where she was also Chair of the CLP. She was the inspirational campaign coordinator for the 2017 general election there, winning against all the odds. Allison was also one of the leading campaigners to save Bradwell Community Hospital and is well-respected across North Staffordshire for her passionate commitment to the area.
Allison was a 'military baby' and born in Singapore where her Navy father was stationed but was raised by her Irish mother, who was a factory manager. She credits her mum, who started working life as a cleaner, for instilling in her a strong work ethic, resilience and determination to succeed.
My Labour Values
Championing equality and fairness:
I believe we should all be treated with dignity and respect, that diversity is to be celebrated and we are all valued.
Fighting for social justice:
I believe in standing up for the most vulnerable and tackling poverty and injustice wherever we find it.
Empowering communities and engaging people:
I believe in thriving communities with the resources to work together to achieve a better quality of life for all.
Defending and growing our public services:
I believe in high quality, accessible services to meet the needs of our communities and our people at their heart.
Hope for all our futures:
I believe in the politics of hope that enables people to transform their lives and our environment for a fairer, greener and happier future.