Currently Senior Advisor to The Blakeney Group communications specialists and the Labour Party candidate for Great Grimsby at the next General Election. Melanie is a widely respected, knowledgeable advocate for renewables, Winner of the Humber Renewables Champion Award 2022. Former Deputy Chief Executive at RenewableUK (2020-2023)and principal spokesperson. Delivering policy change, securing Government commitments to port investment, supply chain growth and increased wind capacity ambitions for the UK. Produced programme to bring more service veterans into the sector and worked with education providers to improve skills. Member of Parliament 2015-2019 Experienced parliamentarian and policy leader with a particular expertise in housing and energy policy. Shadow Housing Minister and Deputy Shadow Leader of the House of Commons.