A lifelong resident, he first studied Music at East Kent College in Broadstairs, and later at Canterbury Christchurch University on the Broadstairs campus, and faced the challenges that the closing of the campus caused.

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It taught him an early lesson about the unique problems Thanet faces.

Harry is involved with the care of his autistic aunt and physically-disabled Grandmother, which led him to build a career in support work in various capacities, which include children and youth, adults with learning disabilities, the elderly, children’s mental health and families. This imbued him with an expansive insight, empathy, and compassion into the lives of everyday people, the varied struggles they face, and how vital the care system is.

Being Neurodivergent himself, Harry feels this helps him to connect deeper, having faced all the challenges that came with being young, with profound support needs.

His experiences have staunchly reinforced his inclusive, anti-discrimination and anti-oppressive beliefs.

With his family and wife all living in Ramsgate, he is now undertaking an MA in Social Work; a powerful new tool that has allowed him to see society with an even clearer lens.

Harry wants greater funding, and community outreach for Thanet youth to thrive as who they are, including access to creative arts, activities, and mentoring; as well as better, more streamlined local support for neurodivergent people.