Lauren Edwards is the Labour MP for Rochester and Strood and Co-Chair of the APGSCE. Prior to her election to parliament, Lauren was a local councillor and the Cabinet Member for Economic and Social Regeneration and Inward Investment on Medway Council.

In her cabinet role, she supported local businesses, regenerate our towns, bring in more investment, and create jobs for local people. Prior to this, Lauren worked at the Bank of England as a regulator and at HM Treasury, dealing mainly with the impact of Brexit.

Photo credit: Official portrait for Lauren Edwards MP, Parliament. Link.