Gallery

Serious campaigning on ‘The Christian Choice’ ticket. For me, promoting compassionate Christian and democratic values in the public arena is what politics is about. They are the direct opposite of the utilitarian, self-centred and materialistic values that currently dominate political life.

The plaque commemorates John Wesley’s visits to Swanage, Dorset, in October 1774 and August 1787. He and Paul of Tarsus are my great heroes, for their single-minded – and often single-handed – commitment to spreading the gospel of Christ.

Epping Forest is only 30 minutes away from home. As a family we often relax there in the summer.

Addressing a Pastors’ breakfast in the cafe at Thames Barrier park, E16.

Engaging the local community with our alternative plans for the mega-mosque site at West Ham.

Explaining my opposition to the mega-mosque to the BBC

Launching our London Mayor election bid on a misty morning in April 2008

Gardening for an elderly constituent. Helping people with their problems is one of the satisfactions of being a local Councillor – especially when the problems are solved successfully.

Sally and me, with our cheeky youngest child

Waiting at my local bus stop with sun-drenched Green Street mosque and houses reflected in shop window